4 Irresistible Ways to Make Delicious Tamarind Dipping Sauce - Mytour

Transform ordinary ingredients like garlic, fresh chili, tamarind, chili paste, and tomato sauce into an unbeatable dipping sauce in just 5 minutes. Check out these 3+ recipes curated by Blog Mytour for a mouthwatering experience.

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2. Spicy and Sour Grilled Meat with Tamarind Sauce

Prepare the Ingredients

Conveniently use 300g of dried tamarind or tamarind concentrate (You can easily find tamarind packets for a hassle-free option—just mix with hot water before use)

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Processing Steps

Step 1: Prepare the Tamarind

Cleanse the dried tamarind by washing it thoroughly and removing the dry outer layer. Soak the tamarind in a bowl of hot water for approximately 15 minutes to soften it, then use a spoon/plate to crush it and separate the tamarind seeds. Use a sieve to extract the tamarind pulp and discard the seeds.

Step 2: Make Tamarind Sauce

Heat a pan, sauté garlic and lemongrass in cooking oil, then add the tamarind pulp and bring it to a boil. Season with fish sauce, sugar, finely ground chili, and gently stir until the sauce thickens and has a fragrant aroma. Turn off the heat.

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3. Tamarind Dipping Sauce with Chili Oil for Grilled Meat

If you lack fresh chili or prefer a milder dipping sauce, opt for chili oil as a substitute.

Prepare the Ingredients

• Tamarind concentrate: 5 tablespoons (or 50g ripe tamarind)
• Chili oil: 2 tablespoons
• High-quality fish sauce: 2 tablespoons
• White sugar: 1 tablespoon
• Cornstarch: 1 tablespoon
• Filtered water: 50 ml
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic

Steps to Prepare Tamarind Dipping Sauce for Grilled Meat

• Step 1: Soak ripe tamarind in warm water and strain through a sieve to extract the pulp
• Step 2: Dissolve cornstarch in 50ml of filtered water
• Step 3: Heat a pan, mix 5 tablespoons of tamarind pulp, fish sauce, chili paste, sugar, and chopped garlic, bring the mixture to a boil. Then add the cornstarch mixture, bring it to a boil again, and turn off the heat.

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4. How to Make Thai-Style Tamarind Dipping Sauce for Grilled Meat

Thai-style dipping sauce boasts a sweet taste from palm sugar harmonizing with the spicy aroma of shallots and coriander. It complements grilled meats or skewered offals perfectly.

Prepare the Ingredients

• Tamarind concentrate: 1 tablespoon
• Fish sauce: 1 tablespoon
• Palm sugar: 100g
• Chili powder: 20g
• Shallots: 2 bulbs
• Cilantro

Cooking Steps

• Step 1: Heat fish sauce, tamarind concentrate, and sugar in a pan over low heat until the sugar dissolves
• Step 2: Add finely chopped shallots, chili powder, and chopped cilantro to the pan and mix well
• Step 3: Simmer the mixture on low heat until it thickens and becomes glossy, then turn off the heat

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5. How to Prepare Sweet and Sour Tamarind Dipping Sauce for Grilled Meat

Those with a sweet tooth will undoubtedly love this recipe. Check it out now!

Prepare the Ingredients

• 300g ripe/dried tamarind
• 200g white sugar
• 50ml high-quality fish sauce
• 20g finely ground chili
• 30g tomato paste or sour tamarind paste (if available)
• 300ml warm water

Cooking Steps

• Step 1: Peel the ripe tamarind, soak it in a bowl of warm water, then crush and strain through a sieve to extract the pulp, removing seeds and fibers
• Step 2: In a pan, bring sugar, fish sauce, tamarind pulp, and chili to a boil. Add tomato paste or sour tamarind paste, stir well. Simmer a bit until the sauce thickens; if it sticks to the spoon, turn off the heat

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6. Using and Storing Tamarind Dipping Sauce for Grilled Meat

An authentic and rich tamarind sauce is thick, not watery. It boasts a robust flavor, blending the tanginess of tamarind, spiciness of chili, and sweetness of sugar. The enticing aroma adds to its allure.

Tamarind sauce can be used to dip various grilled meats such as honey-glazed grilled pork, Korean barbecue, grilled pork liver, grilled chicken hearts, grilled chicken gizzards, and more.