TAMARIND DIPPING SAUCE

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Provided by Andy Ricker

Categories     condiment

Time 10m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/4 cups water
4 ounces palm sugar, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup fish sauce, preferably Thai
1 ounce tamarind paste
1 tablespoon toasted chile powder, can be found at Hispanic and Asian specialty stores

Steps:

  • To a small saucepan, add water, palm sugar, fish sauce, and tamarind paste. Turn heat to high and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to a simmer. Add chile powder; whisk to break up the palm sugar and tamarind pulp. Continue cooking on a low simmer, 5-8 minutes. Pour dipping sauce into a bowl and cool to room temperature. Makes about 1½ cups. You can store it in the refrigerator in a sealed container for weeks.

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