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Red Wine Vinegar
10.0best for stir fry1 tbsp : 1/2 tbsp
Sharp and fruity; add brown sugar or molasses to match tamarind's sweet-sour depth in sauces
10.0
tamarind paste substitute
in stir fry.
In Stir Fry, Tamarind Paste provides flavor depth and seasoning that shapes the sauce and coating. A good alternative delivers the same core properties this recipe depends on.
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02
Worcestershire Sauce
10.0best for stir fry1 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Contains tamarind, adds tang
10.0
03
Plum Sauce
10.0best for stir fry1 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Sweet-sour fruit base
10.0
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04
Balsamic Vinegar
10.01/2 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Sweet-tart, add brown sugar
10.0
05
Cinnamon
10.01 tsp : 1/4 tsp
Warm and sweet, no sourness; use 1/2 tsp per tbsp tamarind in curries and stews
10.0
06
Cloves
10.01 tsp : 1/4 tsp
Intense and warm; use a tiny pinch per tbsp tamarind, add vinegar to replace sourness
10.0
07
Hoisin Sauce
5.01 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Sweet and tangy, thin with water if thick
5.0
08
Apple Cider Vinegar
10.01 tbsp : 1/2 tbsp
Sharp and tangy; start with 1 tbsp per tbsp tamarind paste, add brown sugar for sweetness
10.0
09
Limes
2.51 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Sour and fruity; dissolve in water first
2.5
10
Rhubarb
2.51 cup : 1/4 cup
Sour and tangy; thin with water for sauces
2.5