Tamarind paste in white bowl next fresh tamarind pods - sri widyowati/Shutterstock The three pillars of a marinade are acid, fat, and seasonings. A marinade transforms meats by tenderizing their ...

Tamarind can be used in sauces, drinks, desserts, marinades and so much more. (It’s also an essential ingredient in pad Thai.) But nothing beats eating it straight from the pod if you ask us. If you ...

Sweet, intense, and acerbic, tamarind gives all kinds of dishes and drinks a tart boost. Jodie Kautzmann is an editor, baker, and confectioner with more than 15 years of experience in content creation ...