"Jke" > wrote in message
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> "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
>>>
>>> I considered adding an egg, but wasn't hungry enough for that.
>>>
>>> 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.
>>>
>> Tell me/us more about that jar of tamarind paste. Can you provide a link
>> to show the brand or jar?
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> 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 found a link. http://www.thecmccompany.com/thai.htm#Item%20#1207
Hopefully, it's in the U.S. I see a few other things I can order that I
need.
Thanks, I didn't know about the 'paste'. I'll look for it as well in the
markets, now that I know.
Dee Dee