Instant Pot Tamarind Paste
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 10kcal
Tamarind paste or tamarind sauce is used to add a unique and delicious sweet and tangy flavor to Thai and Indian dishes. Learn how to make easy homemade tamarind paste in the Instant Pot.
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Ingredients
- 14 oz. tamarind pulp (preferably seedless) - 1 packet
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup hot water optional
Instructions
- Separate the tamarind block into large pieces and place in the Instant Pot.
- Stir in 2 cups water.
- Close Instant Pot lid and pressure cook on High Pressure for 10 minutes.
- Do a quick release of pressure and open the Instant Pot. [Read More: The Different Pressure Release Methods]
- Using a potato masher, mash the tamarind pulp.
- Place a mesh strainer over a medium bowl.
- Working in batches, place tamarind pulp in the strainer and strain by pressing with the back of a spoon or with clean hands (once it's cool enough to handle.)
- Set aside strained solids.
- If desired, repeat the process by adding 1 cup of hot water to the strained solids and strain it a second time.
- Discard strained solids.
- Place tamarind paste in a clean glass jar and store in the refrigerator or freeze in batches.
Notes
- Prep time does not include steps that are already accounted for in the ingredient list, e.g. minced garlic, cut vegetables, etc.
- See the blog post for more detailed recipe tips
Nutrition
Serving: 1Tbsp | Calories: 10kcal