![]() ![]() Another great substitute for tamarind paste is a combination of lime juice and brown sugar. In fact, at the grocery stores back then, tamarind candy was quite popular too. For a more similar taste, mix 3 tbsp of Worcestershire sauce with 2 tbsp of water, 3 tbsp of lemon juice, 2 tbsp of brown sugar, and 1/2 cup of tomato paste. I grew up with my mom using tamarind in everything from sauces for “patties” ( a Sri Lankan finger food quite like empanadas) to curries, soups, and stews. If you are interested, you can read more about it’s benefits here. One thing for sure though is that tamarind is a powerhouse of good-for-you stuff. Some people say tamarind tastes like a combo of lemons and apricots, but, I’ve always thought it tasted a bit like dates drizzled with vinegar…which might not sound so appetizing to some, but can be totally addicting to others! Tamarind is such a palate teaser with it’s sweet, sour, tangy, undertones. What tamarind lacks in looks, it makes up for in taste, nutrition and versatility in usage. A child in line in front of me took one peek into my grocery cart and proceeded to ask his mom why I had poop in a bag… aaaannnd, I had to smile because at one point in time, I used to think the same thing.
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