Comments on Season with Spice: Spices Unearthed: Tamarind

I was reading about Enoch,, who's books were r...

2014-11-21T15:52:49.457-08:00

I was reading about Enoch,, who's books were removed from the Bible. Enoch talked about the Tamarind Tree. He described the aroma. He mentions several aromatic trees. Alva was one that I have yet to discover anything on.

Hi Tanvi, you brought up a good point. Tamarind i...

2012-05-30T08:40:59.324-07:00

Hi Tanvi, you brought up a good point. Tamarind is great for snacking too - one of the few spices you can just eat on its own.

Tamarind works really well with seafood...Saute ga...

2012-05-28T12:46:38.589-07:00

Tamarind works really well with seafood...Saute garlic, chili peppers with some tamarind juice to make a sauce for fried fish or prawns. Topped with cilantro. Simply delicious! I know you'll enjoy it, Nami.

I've only used tamarind paste before but not t...

2012-05-23T00:30:14.564-07:00

I've only used tamarind paste before but not the fruit itself. I also enjoy tamarind candies that I get from Vietnamese restaurants after the meal.. :-) I need to explore more with this spice!

I've always been curious about this spice! Tha...

2012-05-21T07:02:16.537-07:00

I've always been curious about this spice! Thanks for another educational post! :)

Gotta love Mexican cuisine - chili peppers in ever...

2012-05-20T02:55:53.198-07:00

Gotta love Mexican cuisine - chili peppers in everything, even in candy

I grew up with tamarind sweets, it shaped into a t...

2012-05-19T19:53:58.708-07:00

I grew up with tamarind sweets, it shaped into a tiny ball and rolled with sugar--they still my favorites!
I always wanted to try Tamarind prawns, imagine that and seeing your picture, I think i better lead my way to Jimbaran fish market now :))

I love tamarind. Here in Mexico it is a favorite ...

2012-05-18T14:24:17.028-07:00

I love tamarind. Here in Mexico it is a favorite "candy" with chile. Also it is used in refreshing drinks. But I have never seen it as a brass polisher--can't wait to try it.

Thanks for showcasing my recipe! Tamarind is such ...

2012-05-18T07:01:33.055-07:00

Thanks for showcasing my recipe! Tamarind is such a great spice.

Cheers,

Rosa