Sweet and Sour Tamarind Sauce

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This is my version of a popular tamarind sauce that can be tweaked in a lot of ways to suit one's taste, either more to the sweet side or sour side. It's great with small fried items, like fried tofu, egg rolls, or samosas.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • ½ cup water

  • ¼ cup brown sugar

  • 2 ½ tablespoons tamarind powder

  • ¼ teaspoon soy sauce

  • 2 tablespoons chopped peanuts

  • ¼ cup sliced red onion

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

  1. Heat water in a saucepan over low heat. Dissolve sugar and tamarind powder in warm water; add soy sauce, peanuts, and red onions. Increase heat to medium-high and cook until onions become slightly translucent, 3 to 5 minutes.

  2. Stir cilantro into sauce; continue cooking until thickened to your liking, 5 to 7 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

45 Calories
1g Fat
9g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 45
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g 1%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Sodium 501mg 22%
Total Carbohydrate 9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 1g 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 9mg 1%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 36mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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