A CLOSER LOOK
How to recognize it
The reddish-brown sticky flesh inside ripe Tamarindus indica pods. A brittle tan shell, fibrous strings and hard seeds surround the sour-sweet edible pulp.
In the kitchen
Remove shell, strings and seeds; soak or simmer the pulp for drinks, sauces and sweets.
Sour and sweeter varieties differ. Sweetened preserves and concentrated commercial pastes are not interchangeable with plain pulp.
Ask about this ingredient
这道菜里有酸角果肉吗？
Does this dish contain Tamarind pulp?