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Tamarind
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Tamarind


Whole tamarind pods used for it's tangy, sour flavor in Agua de Tamarindo as well as other recipes. Also used in Asian and Indian cuisine. Available in whole pods or tamarind paste. (Nutrition information is for raw tamarind pulp)
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Substitute for tamarind

To replace 2 tablespoons tamarind paste soaked in 3/4 cup hot water and strained:
Mix 1/3 cup lime juice with 1/3 cup water, OR
Amchur (amchoor) mango powder

Equivalents

50ml 1/4c   =   equal to 2lrg or 4 small pods

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