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The discussion centers around the use of tamarind concentrate in a recipe that calls for 1 tablespoon. Most participants agree that it can be used undiluted, although one suggests diluting it with a little water if it's very thick for easier incorporation. However, another member advises against using the concentrate altogether, recommending tamarind paste instead for a better flavor, noting that it requires a larger quantity.

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Offline SKAZE

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Tamarind Concentrate
« on: January 13, 2009, 01:16 AM »
Hi, i was wondering if any one could help me, i have a recipe that calls for 1 tbsp of Tamarind Concentrate, i have a jar of this, this is the exact one i have.

Tamarind Concentrate

Does this stuff need to be diluted with water or do i use it straight, ive never used it before and read on the internet that it is diluted sometimes, the recipe dosent say it just simply says use 1 tbsp.

Any help much appreciated, thanks guys  8)










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Offline Cory Ander

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Re: Tamarind Concentrate
« Reply #1 on: January 13, 2009, 03:54 AM »
Hi Skaze,

It seems to me that your recipe calls for 1 tbsp of that stuff then (undiluted)

If it's really thick, you can disperse it in a little water, prior to adding it to your dish, to help it disperse more readily.
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Offline Unclebuck

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Re: Tamarind Concentrate
« Reply #2 on: January 13, 2009, 04:17 PM »
Yep i would have to agree with CA there.
BTW thanks for showing us your jar of Tamarind and your stool sample!!  :D :D
OK ill get my coat.
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Offline CurryOnRegardless

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Re: Tamarind Concentrate
« Reply #3 on: January 13, 2009, 05:35 PM »
Hi Skaze.
If I were you I'd keep that tub in a plastic bag, they leek like crazy!
CoR
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Offline Derek Dansak

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Re: Tamarind Concentrate
« Reply #4 on: January 14, 2009, 11:30 AM »
Even though the recipe advises tamerind concentrate i would avoid it if possible as it is far to strong. use tamerind paste which is brown. The flavor is much better and does not dominate so much. You will need more paste than concentrate though. Probably double the amount.
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