Tamarind

This powerful sweet-tart flavor is 100% free of the seeds and strings that characterize this pod fruit. It is blended so silky smooth that it won't require straining even for your finest sauces, entrees, artisan cocktails, and mocktail beverages.


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Featured Recipe

Grilled Lemongrass Chicken

Yield: 8 portions

For the chicken:
    • 2 chicken breasts
    • 1 stalk lemongrass, finely minced
    • 2 Kaffir lime leaves, finely minced
    • 1 clove garlic, finely minced
    • 1 tbsp. oil
    • Salt and white pepper


For the Tamarind Peanut Sauce:
    • 2 tbsp. onion, finely diced
    • 1 tbsp. Culinary Traditions™ Ginger,  thawed
    • 1/2 cup peanut butter
    • 1/4 cup Culinary Traditions™ Tamarind,  thawed
    • 1/2 cup coconut milk (or more)
    • Lime juice

Method:
1. Cut the chicken breasts into long strips the length of the breast and 1/4 inch thick.
2. Rub the aromatics into the chicken and then thread the strips onto a skewer.
3. Set aside to marinate.
4. Prepare the sauce by sweating the onions in a little oil. Add the Ginger puree, peanut butter, Tamarind puree and coconut milk. Bring to a simmer. Adjust the seasoning with lime juice and salt and pepper.
5. Grill the chicken breasts over a hot fire and serve with the peanut sauce.

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