Ingredient Spotlight: Tamarind

"A prune sucking on a lemon" (Niki Segnit) - and a recipe for Tamarind Pâte de Fruit

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Tamarind Pâte de Fruit

This week we are back with another edition of my Ingredient Spotlight series. After already covering Hibiscus, Labneh, Sumac and Turmeric, today we will talk about all things Tamarind and how to incorporate Tamarind into delicious baked goods and desserts.

I love Tamarind for its mouth-puckering fruity tartness and it’s a good reminder that when you want …