1. Tamarind Peanut Noodles
Ingredients:
Rice noodles
2 tbsp tamarind paste
2 tbsp peanut butter
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 garlic clove, minced
Hot water to thin
Chopped peanuts, spring onion, lime
Instructions:
Cook noodles. Mix tamarind, peanut butter, soy, maple, and garlic into a sauce with hot water. Toss with noodles. Garnish with peanuts, onion, and lime.
2. Tamarind-Glazed Tofu
Ingredients:
Firm tofu, cubed
1 tbsp tamarind paste
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp grated ginger
1 tsp oil
Instructions:
Pan-fry tofu until golden. In another pan, combine tamarind, soy, sugar, ginger, and a splash of water. Simmer and toss in tofu until coated and sticky. Serve over rice or greens.
3. Tamarind Dal (Indian Lentil Stew)
Ingredients:
1 cup red lentils
1 onion, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
1 tsp cumin seeds
2 tbsp tamarind paste
Garlic, turmeric, chili
Instructions:
Cook lentils with turmeric. In a separate pan, sauté cumin, onion, garlic, and tomato. Add tamarind paste, cook a minute, then stir into lentils. Simmer and serve with rice or naan.
4. Tamarind Stir-Fried Veggies
Ingredients:
Mixed veggies (broccoli, peppers, carrots)
1 tbsp tamarind paste
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp agave or sugar
Chili flakes (optional)
Instructions:
Stir-fry veggies in oil. Add tamarind, soy, and sweetener. Cook until veggies are glazed and slightly charred. Great as a side or over noodles.
5. Tamarind Chickpea Curry
Ingredients:
1 can chickpeas
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves
1 tsp garam masala
1 tbsp tamarind paste
1/2 can coconut milk
Instructions:
Sauté onion and garlic. Add spices, chickpeas, tamarind, and coconut milk. Simmer until thickened. Serve with basmati rice or flatbread.
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