Tamarind sour

Description

Our sour tamarind is organically grown on a farm in St Lucia. It has a sour flavour, unlike tamarind commonly found in Southeast Asia which is sweet.

As well as being eaten as a snack, tamarind is also often used in cooking.

Tamarind has a unique flavour. The soft flesh that surrounds the shiny black seeds tastes like a mixture of dates and raisins. Some people also compare it to the flavour of ‘Cola’.

To prepare tamarind for cooking, crack and remove the shell. Soak the pulp in warm water for 10 minutes. Mix it together and strain through a fine sieve. Throw away the pulp and use the liquid.