Tamarind, Asam, Asem Jawa

Fruit of the Tamarind tree. Very tardy, tangy flavor. This is sold in oriental stores as blocks of pressed pulp. To make tamarind water, break about 40 grams of pulp into a bowl, add 200 cl. hot water and soak, stirring occasionally. Sieve mixture, pressing through as much pulp as possible and use as directed in recipe. Category:Glossary