Sampalok or tamarind as we call it is delicious and sour and it can enhance a lot of dishes. Here are the best ones.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Filipino
Keyword sampalok
Prep Time 20 minutesminutes
Cook Time 45 minutesminutes
Total Time 1 hourhour5 minutesminutes
Servings 5people
Author Joost Nusselder
Cost $1
Ingredients
100g(3½ oz) tamarind pulp (see note)
250ml(8½ fl oz/1 cup) boiling water
Instructions
Place the sampalok pulp in a heatproof bowl and cover with the boiling water. Leave to stand for 15 minutes to soften, then mash to combine well (I use my hands).
Strain through a sieve into a bowl, pushing the seeds to extract their liquid. Discard the solids.
Add the sampalok mixture to the pan and cook for 5 minutes. Add things like horseradish and eggplant, and cook for 5 minutes, or until the eggplant is almost tender.