On Thu, 10 May 2012 05:44:24 +0000, thaifoodlovers
> wrote:

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>notbob;1739143 Wrote:
>> I bought some dried tamarind pods. I don't know why.
>>
>> What can I do with them?
>>
>> nb
>>
>> --
>> vi --the heart of evil!
>> Pitbull: "a gun you can pet" --Bill Burr
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>It depends on the type of tamarind pods bought.
>If it is SOUR, you will need to mix a correct amount (according to your
>Thai recipes) of the tamarind pod in water, put it through a sieve and
>then use the sieved mixture in Thai or some other Asian dishes.
>Thai food like Pad Thai, Tom Yum, Pla Lard Prik or Gaeng Som make use of
>tamarind juice
>If tamarind pods bought are SWEET, then just crack it open and eat it
>like lollies or candies (this is usually eaten like snacks)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamarind