Badia Tamarind Spice, 6 oz

Tamarind — the tangy, fruity pulp of the tamarind pod, processed for easy cooking use. Delivers the sweet-sour backbone of dishes across South Asian, Southeast Asian, Latin American, and Caribbean kitchens.

Common Uses

Whisk into pad thai sauce, sambar, and rasam. Build chutneys for samosas, chaat, and dosas. Stir into agua fresca, tamarind margaritas, and aguas de tamarindo. Glaze ribs, wings, and grilled shrimp. Balance curries, dals, and braises that need acidity without vinegar. Mix into barbecue and Worcestershire-style sauces.

Pantry Role

The sour element when lemon or vinegar would be too sharp. Tamarind brings acidity wrapped in date-like sweetness and a subtle dried-fruit depth that rounds out spicy, salty, and savory dishes.

Pro Tip

Dissolve in warm water before adding to a sauce so it distributes evenly. Taste as you go — tamarind reads sweeter when cold and sharper when hot, so adjust salt and sugar after the dish reaches serving temperature.

Ships from Doral, FL.