Vietnamese
Vietnamese - Sauces and Sides
Tamarind Sauce and Side
Chef's Menu Description
An enticing artisan creation, freshly prepared with vibrant seasoning and served with complementary accompaniments.
Ingredients
- • 200g tamarind pulp
- • 1 cup warm water
- • 4 tbsp fish sauce
- • 4 tbsp sugar
- • 2 tbsp lime juice
- • 3 garlic cloves, minced
- • 2 red chilies, minced
- • 1 shallot, minced
- • 1/2 tsp black pepper
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Soak the tamarind pulp in the warm water for 10 minutes.
2
Phase 2
Squeeze the pulp through a sieve to extract the sour juice, discarding the seeds and fibers.
3
Phase 3
Simmer the tamarind juice with the fish sauce and sugar until slightly thickened.
4
Phase 4
Add the garlic, shallot, chilies, and black pepper and simmer 2 minutes more.
5
Phase 5
Stir in the lime juice and taste, adjusting for sour, sweet, and salt.
6
Phase 6
Serve warm or at room temperature as a dipping sauce for fried fish, prawns, or spring rolls.