Gluten-Free Tamarind Sauce

Discover the perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and savory with this irresistible Gluten-Free Tamarind Sauce recipe, a versatile condiment that’s as bold in flavor as it is effortless to make. Crafted with seedless tamarind pulp, gluten-free soy sauce or tamari, and a hint of coconut sugar, this sauce is infused with fresh garlic, ginger, and optional red chili flakes for a gentle kick of heat. Ready in just 20 minutes, this naturally gluten-free and vegan-friendly recipe offers a smooth texture and rich taste, ideal for elevating your dipping, marinading, or drizzling game. Whether paired with appetizers, used as a glaze for proteins, or spooned over rice and noodles, this tamarind sauce is the zingy addition your table's been waiting for!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup Tamarind pulp (seedless)
• 2 cups Hot water
• 2 tablespoons Gluten-free soy sauce or tamari
• 3 tablespoons Coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
• 2 cloves Fresh garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger (grated)
• 0.5 teaspoon Red chili flakes (optional)
• 0.25 cup Water (for thinning, if necessary)
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, soak the tamarind pulp in 2 cups of hot water for about 10 minutes to soften.

Step 2

Using your clean hands or a spoon, mash the tamarind pulp in the water until it begins to dissolve, creating a thick tamarind concentrate.

Step 3

Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a medium saucepan, pressing firmly with a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the remaining solids.

Step 4

Place the saucepan over medium heat and add the gluten-free soy sauce, coconut sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, red chili flakes (if using), and salt. Stir to combine.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar and blend the flavors, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 6

If the sauce appears too thick, add 1-2 tablespoons of additional water at a time until your desired consistency is reached.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more sugar for sweetness, soy sauce for saltiness, or chili flakes for heat.

Step 8

Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Transfer to a jar or airtight container for storage.

Step 9

Serve the tamarind sauce warm or at room temperature as a dip, marinade, or condiment.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	852 grams (852.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	745

Total Fat 1.30g	2%
Saturated Fat 0.40g	2%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2483mg	108%
Total Carbohydrate 191.70g	70%
Dietary Fiber 12.60g	45%
Total Sugars 131.90g
Protein 11.10g	22%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 220mg	17%
Iron 6mg	34%
Potassium 1475mg	31%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1.4%

Protein: 5.4%

Carbs: 93.2%