Versatile Tamarind Dipping Sauces for Every Appetizer

Name: Versatile Tamarind Dipping Sauces for Every Appetizer
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons tamarind paste; 180 milliliters water, plus more if tamarind is very sour; 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots or red onions; 1 tablespoon finely chopped green chilies, red chilies, or jalapeños; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon brown sugar or honey, to taste; 1 teaspoon ground cumin (optional); Salt, to taste; Optional: grated ginger or garlic, fresh mint leaves, chopped green onions, soy sauce; 200 grams tomatoes (Roma or vine-ripe), finely chopped; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves or cilantro (or both); 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated garlic; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or chili powder; Brown sugar or honey, as needed if tamarind is too sour, added 1 teaspoon at a time; 1 1/2 teaspoons corn starch; 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions or chives; 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional); 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil; 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds; 2 teaspoons soy sauce (optional, add salt only if needed); 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger or garlic; 1/3 teaspoon red pepper flakes, to taste

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Three vibrant tamarind sauces—simple, chunky, and Asian style—to elevate snacks or starters with tangy, fresh flavor.

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons tamarind paste
180 milliliters water, plus more if tamarind is very sour
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots or red onions
1 tablespoon finely chopped green chilies, red chilies, or jalapeños
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon brown sugar or honey, to taste
1 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
Salt, to taste
Optional: grated ginger or garlic, fresh mint leaves, chopped green onions, soy sauce
200 grams tomatoes (Roma or vine-ripe), finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves or cilantro (or both)
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated garlic
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or chili powder
Brown sugar or honey, as needed if tamarind is too sour, added 1 teaspoon at a time
1 1/2 teaspoons corn starch
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions or chives
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
2 teaspoons soy sauce (optional, add salt only if needed)
1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger or garlic
1/3 teaspoon red pepper flakes, to taste