Tamarind jam is a traditional snack with a sour, spicy, and sweet-salty taste, bringing a unique blend of flavors. Today, let's join Bao Minh in the kitchen with the simple way to make tamarind jam at home below.
Tamarind jam is a traditional type of jam in Vietnamese cuisine. It is made from ripe tamarind fruit and has the characteristic sweet and sour flavor of tamarind. Tamarind jam has a unique sweet and sour taste and the natural aroma of tamarind fruit, creating an appeal for those who enjoy it.
The way to make tamarind jam is quite simple. The jam is made from me fresh or ripe, tamarind jam can be made into dried or chewy jam, depending on preference and processing style.
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Raw living: 1kg
Salt: 30g
Ground chili: 5g
Sugar: 500g
Prepare raw tamarind
Wash 1kg of raw tamarind under water to remove dirt and impurities. Remove the tamarind from the water and let it drain; you can place the tamarind in a mesh basket to allow the water to drain easily.
Place the washed tamarind into a plastic bag or food container. Place the tamarind in the freezer and leave it overnight to let it freeze solid.
Take the frozen tamarind out of the freezer and leave it out to thaw for about 2 hours. The tamarind will be easy to peel after it has thawed.
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Use a knife to peel the tamarind. Cut from the top of the tamarind and cut downwards along the surface of the tamarind to remove the outer peel. Peel carefully so as not to damage the tamarind flesh inside.
Prepare 1 liter of water and add 1 tablespoon of salt, stir well for the salt to dissolve in the water.
Put the peeled tamarind into a bowl of salt water and soak for 1 hour.
Use a knife to make a cut along the left side of the tamarind, creating a slit along the length of the fruit. Next, remove all the tamarind seeds by using the tip of the knife or your fingers to take out each seed one by one.
After removing all the seeds, put the tamarind into a basin of salt water again.
Rinse the tamarind with clean water 4-5 times to remove the remaining salty and sour taste on the surface of the tamarind.
Marinate with fresh tamarind
Place the washed and cleaned tamarind into a clean bowl. Then, pour 500g of sugar into the bowl containing the tamarind and mix well, ensuring the sugar is evenly coated on the surface of the tamarind.
Use plastic wrap or an airtight lid to tightly cover the bowl and marinate the tamarind for about 6 hours.
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Make tamarind jam
Place the pan on the stove and heat it up. Add the tamarind-marinated sugar water into the pan.
Boil the sugar water over high heat until it boils.
When the water has boiled, lower the heat to maintain a gentle simmer.
Add all of the marinated tamarind into the pan. Stir continuously so that the sugar water absorbs evenly into the tamarind. Continue to stir for about 10 minutes.
Then, add 1 teaspoon of ground chili and 1 teaspoon of salt to the pan. Stir well so that the mixture of ground chili and salt is evenly mixed into the tamarind. Continue to stir for about 5 more minutes, then turn off the heat.
Remove the tamarind from the pan onto a rack or tray. Place the tamarind in direct sunlight for about 3-4 hours to let it dry.
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After the tamarind has dried, you can bring it in and arrange it on a plate to enjoy.
Finished product
With this simple way of making tamarind candy at home that Bao Minh has just introduced, you can obtain pieces of candy with a harmonious sour, spicy, sweet, and salty flavor. This is an interesting and attractive snack for the whole family.
The sour taste of tamarind combined with sugar, chili, and salt creates a unique flavor, balanced between the ingredients. Especially, the chewy texture of the tamarind jam makes it an excellent choice to enjoy.
So what are you waiting for, with the simple tamarind jam recipe that Bao Minh has introduced, let's show off your skills and make this delicious jam to treat the whole family.
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