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The discussion revolves around the use of tamarind in cooking, specifically comparing block tamarind to tamarind concentrate. Several users express that while block tamarind can be difficult to work with due to its fibrous texture, tamarind concentrate is much easier and mess-free to use. The consensus among the participants is that tamarind concentrate is preferable for its convenience, with multiple users recommending specific brands.

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Offline jamieb728

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tamarind in a block
« on: May 08, 2010, 07:31 AM »
just a quick question I'm doing the missus UB,s chicken patia tonight i have a block of tamarind in the cupboard i just dissolve a piece in hot water don't i? although i am off to the asian supermarket later so i could see if they already have some pulped i suppose
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Offline JerryM

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Re: tamarind in a block
« Reply #1 on: May 08, 2010, 08:16 AM »
jamieb728,

the concentrate is very good and relatively easy to use (a bit like honey - thick paste that lossens with warming). it's a must have for me.

my local BIR recommended the TRS brand but i have used the "yellow" tub brand and not seen any difference.
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Offline jamieb728

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Re: tamarind in a block
« Reply #2 on: May 08, 2010, 08:18 AM »
cheers jerry ill have a look when i go to the market
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Offline JerryM

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Re: tamarind in a block
« Reply #3 on: May 08, 2010, 08:38 AM »
forgot to add pic

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Re: tamarind in a block
« Reply #4 on: May 08, 2010, 12:33 PM »
just got anoter delivery of spices yesterday jerry, and i bougt that same tub of concentrate. i ad the block before and i just couldnt work wit it right a real hassle and difficult to remove all the non liquid bits.

cant wait to make a pathia with it.
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Re: tamarind in a block
« Reply #5 on: May 08, 2010, 12:36 PM »
been out and got some tamarind concentrate jerry could only find the yellow tub though but should do the trick
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Re: tamarind in a block
« Reply #6 on: May 08, 2010, 01:12 PM »
Hi Jamie and Jimmy....which pathia recipes will you be using, please?

BTW I always use seasoned pioneer's tamarind paste, how does the tub concentrate rate against it if anyone knows... :)
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Offline Malc.

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Re: tamarind in a block
« Reply #7 on: May 08, 2010, 01:33 PM »
I have a block in the cupboard and as you say, its a royal pain trying to get the solids out of it.
Domi, Jamie mentioned UB's recipe in his first post. ;)
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Offline JerryM

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Re: tamarind in a block
« Reply #8 on: May 08, 2010, 02:10 PM »
Quote from: jamieb728 on May 08, 2010, 12:36 PM
could only find the yellow tub though but should do the trick

i had the yellow before the blue - both are just as good
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Re: tamarind in a block
« Reply #9 on: May 10, 2010, 07:14 AM »
We used to use the block type at Indian Cookery classes and it was such a mess and a pain to get all the seeds and fibrous bits out, pushing it through the sieve, then the sieve to clean out afterwards.

The concentrate is brilliant, no mess, I always have two tubs in as they are only small and I seem to go through them a lot.
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