Guyanese Tamarind Sauce Recipe

tamarind pulp

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Lemon juice provides a similar tangy flavor.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

Coconut sugar offers a lower glycemic index.

scotch bonnet pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño

Jalapeños are milder and more widely available.

lime juice

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Lemon juice is a common substitute for lime.

Peel the tamarind and remove all shells and strings.

Soak the peeled tamarind in 2 cups of hot boiling water for 30 to 40 minutes until soft.

Prepare green seasoning by finely chopping cilantro, hot pepper, and garlic using a hand blender with some water.

After soaking, strain the tamarind through a strainer, pressing to extract the flesh into a bowl.

Add the tamarind liquid to a pot over medium heat.

Stir in the blended green seasoning, adjusting thickness with additional water as desired.

Add sugar and salt to taste, and cook for about 10 to 15 minutes, tasting and adjusting as needed.

Remove from heat and let cool; the sauce will thicken as it cools.

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