Tamarind paste in white bowl next fresh tamarind pods - sri widyowati/Shutterstock The three pillars of a marinade are acid, fat, and seasonings. A marinade transforms meats by tenderizing their ...

Tamarind can be used in sauces, drinks, desserts, marinades and so much more. (It’s also an essential ingredient in pad Thai.) But nothing beats eating it straight from the pod if you ask us. If you ...

If you’ve never used it before, tamarind might come across as a difficult ingredient. While seedless pulp is available at many markets, it’s frequently packaged in blocks — the pulp (or paste) is ...

These salmon skewers with tamarind sauce, adapted from a recipe by chef Marcus Samuelsson, make a quick weeknight meal but also work well if you’re planning for company. The sauce combines fresh onion ...

Learn how to punch up your cooking with tamarind, one of the world’s most beloved and versatile ingredients. Londoner Lara Lee is an Indonesian-Australian chef, food writer, and co-founder of the ...