How to Use tamarind in a Sentence

tamarind

noun
  • Blessed are the tamarind trees, and their pods full of tangy pulp.
    — Lucas Kwan Peterson Food Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2021
  • Schwab makes a sweet and sour tamarind dipping sauce to serve with it.
    — Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2020
  • In a fridge are Lebanese sodas in mint and lemon or tamarind.
    — Reggie Nadelson, New York Times, 1 Mar. 2023
  • Crushed peanuts and a spicy tamarind sauce tied it all together.
    — Anna Caplan, star-telegram, 17 Oct. 2017
  • If starting with pulp, follow a recipe for tamarind paste.
    — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2025
  • Gently work in fish sauce, tamarind water and juice of two limes.
    — Ann Maloney, NOLA.com, 28 Aug. 2017
  • Do not let the shrimp marinate in the tamarind for more than an hour.
    — Rebecca White, Dallas News, 27 Oct. 2020
  • Serve hot with tamarind chutney if desired.
    — Romy Gill, Saveur, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Others took home a pint of tamarind chutney, which could last a month.
    — Michael Russell, oregonlive, 20 Mar. 2020
  • Roasted chicken thighs drenched in sweet-tangy tamarind glaze.
    — Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 11 Mar. 2021
  • Blend until smooth, then strain through a sieve into small saucepan used for tamarind.
    — Pervaiz Shallwani, WSJ, 9 Feb. 2023
  • The springy street food staple comes with a tamarind sauce that’s pungent with cilantro.
    — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 7 Apr. 2023
  • Kinchup, a ketchup spiced with cumin and tamarind, or five spice barbecue sauce).
    — Lauren McDowell, Chron, 2 June 2022
  • Since tamarind fruit contains seeds, your best bet is to find it in a paste or powder.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2021
  • It can be topped with condiments that are sweet and spicy, like tamarind and pepper sauce.
    — Kristin Braswell, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2020
  • In a small saucepan, combine 2¼ cups water and tamarind chunks.
    — Pervaiz Shallwani, WSJ, 9 Feb. 2023
  • Strain the tamarind pulp into the pot and add the seasoning mix or stock.
    — Abigail Abesamis Demarest, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2021
  • The tamarind brings this perfect tangy punch that balances the sweetness.
    — Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 22 Apr. 2025
  • Each bowl was topped with yogurt and a drizzle of thick, sticky tamarind chutney.
    — Shayma Owaise Saadat, Bon Appétit, 30 Apr. 2021
  • When the air starts to smell like allspice and tamarind, look for the long line and then stand at the back of it.
    — Nikita Richardson, New York Times, 13 June 2023
  • Sample wings flavored with tamarind, agrodolce, or Thai spices.
    — Ellen Fort and Nicole Clausing, Sunset Magazine, 17 Feb. 2023
  • Sample wings flavored with tamarind, agrodolce, or Thai spices.
    — Ellen Fort and Nicole Clausing, Sunset Magazine, 17 Feb. 2023
  • Start with tender fish cakes, then for a main, a fiery citrus tamarind jerk pork is not to be missed.
    — Kristin Braswell, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Feb. 2023
  • The blend of fresh herbs and the fish sauce spiked with tamarind tickles every region of the tongue.
    — Michael Bauer, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Feb. 2018
  • It’s topped with shrimp, cucumbers, celery, a tamarind stick and of course chamoy.
    — Richard Guzman, Daily News, 24 June 2026
  • In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, sesame oil, soy sauce, honey and tamarind paste.
    — San Antonio Express-News, 25 Apr. 2018
  • The tamarind, or assam, is what gives this dish a zesty, fresh flavor that is worth every slurp.
    — Rachel Phua, CNN, 14 Mar. 2022
  • Ask for extra chiles to sharpen the tang of crushed tamarind, then grab and go through the breezy window.
    — Nick Rallo, Dallas News, 5 Feb. 2021
  • As if that isn’t enough, Isa’s plunks a tamarind-coated straw and a gummy snack on top.
    — Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 24 Aug. 2025
  • In others sit boxes of tamarind paste and packets of candy and peanuts.
    — Washington Post, 25 Sep. 2017

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