"Dee Randall" > schreef in bericht
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> "Jke" > wrote in message
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>>I had left over boiled potatoes and a new cookbook with quick Indian
>>recipes. I rad a recipe and then altered it almost beyond recognition, but
>>the basic flavors I kept.
>>
>> So...
>> 1. I sauteed an onion in oil
>> 2. then added some cumin to sort of toast it
>> before..
>> 3. adding the chopped, cooked potatoes (about 250 grams, I suspect)
>> 4. after they had warmed through I added a paste of:
>> 5. equal amounts of tamarind paste and brown sugar plus some water (they
>> added up to 5-6tablespoons)
>> 6. let that cook down until t got sticky, while stirring
>> 7. then I seasoned it with salt and chili powder
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>> I considered adding an egg, but wasn't hungry enough for that.
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>> It was very good. It was the first time I used tamarind. I expected to
>> like it, because I like tangy. I wasn't disappointed - at all. I am
>> grateful for having the rest of that jar to enjoy later.
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> Tell me/us more about that jar of tamarind paste. Can you provide a link
> to show the brand or jar?

I've seen at least 3 or 4 brands around in ethnic stores, this jar says
"Flower Brand". It's been packaged in The Hague, The Netherlands.

Tamarind (paste) is also sold as assem here (sometimes spelled assam), which
I believe is the Indonesian name for it. Indonesia used to be a Dutch
colony, so Indonesian products are relatively easily availbale here. Indian
stores also carry it.


> I usually buy a block of tamarind with the seeds in it, that has to be
> soaked in water, then strained; a PITA.

I bet. I wouldn't be as tempted to use it myself.

I never know how much strength of
> tamarind I actually have using it this way.
> Thanks,
> Dee Dee
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