| Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 20 mins | Difficulty: Intermediate | Serves: 6 |
| kcal | fat | saturates | carbs |
| 132 | 0.5g | 0g | 32g |
| sugars | fibre | protein | salt |
| 27g | 1g | 1g | 0.8g |
To me, cooking is a way to reminisce memories, cultivate traditions, and nurture bonds. One of the recipes uniquely dear to my heart is the Tamarind Barbecue Sauce. This sauce is an eclectic blend of tangy, sweet, and spicy flavors, a true representation of my culinary ethos – fusing diverse culinary traditions into something uniquely delightful.
A Taste of Heritage
This Tamarind Barbecue Sauce carries the beating heart of my Irish heritage. Growing up under the influence of my Irish grandparents, I’ve gained a deep appreciation for kitchen customs and inherited recipes. Yet, I believe in innovating and improvising, allowing a touch of creativity to enhance what’s already beautiful. This sauce does just that, blending my heritage with my love for experimenting different ingredients.
Love in Every Spoonful
When I watch my little boy and the love of my life, Laura, enjoying a dish glazed with this sauce, every second spent in its preparation is worth that happiness. It’s a gourmet choice that brightens our family meals, whether we use it for generously glazing a sizzling barbecue, or as a dipping sauce for a basket of crispy fries.
Beyond its splendid flavor, there’s another reason why this recipe is a staple in our home – its health benefits. Tamarind, the star ingredient, is widely regarded for its impressive nutritional and medicinal values. Known for its high antioxidant content and potential digestive health benefits, it’s an ingredient I often reach out for in my kitchen.
Complementing Flavors and Dishes
This sauce pairs exceptionally well with a wide variety of dishes. In essence, it’s similar to a tangy barbecue sauce, with the tamarind lending a distinctive twist. Try brushing it onto grilled chicken, stirring it into your favorite chili recipe, or using it as a punchy dipping sauce for fried seafood. The possibilities are limitless, much like the curiosity I approach each culinary venture with – eager to explore a merge of flavors.
The Tamarind Barbecue Sauce is indeed a flavor-packed trip back to countless childhood memories, a harmonious blend of my heritage, my love for cooking, and my aim to deliver nourishing meals to those I hold dear. It’s a gourmet specialty that can turn the everyday into something extraordinary, and I hope it does the same for your meals!
What You’ll Need
- 1 cup tamarind paste
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Method
Step One
Pour 1 cup of tamarind paste into a medium sized saucepan.
Step Two
Add 1 cup of ketchup to the saucepan with the tamarind paste.
Step Three
Pour 1/2 cup of apple cider vinegar into the saucepan.
Step Four
Include 1/4 cup of brown sugar and 1/4 cup of honey to the mixture in the saucepan.
Step Five
Add 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce and 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard to the saucepan.
Step Six
Include 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon of grated fresh ginger to the mixture.
Step Seven
Add 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to the saucepan.
Step Eight
Stir all the ingredients together over low heat until the mixture is well combined and the sauce begins to thicken.
Step Nine
Let the sauce cool before using, or store it in the refrigerator in an airtight container for future use.
