Professional FAQs: What is the healthier substitute of tamarind paste?
Professional FAQs: What is the healthier substitute of tamarind paste?
Expert opinion from Nelson Ozoekwe
Bachelor of Health Science, Foods, Nutrition · 7 years of experience · USA
To replace tamarind paste in a recipe, the best option is to combine Worcestershire sauce with water, lemon juice, brown sugar, and tomato paste. You can also try using pomegranate molasses, or a mixture of lime juice and brown sugar.
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Expert opinion from Melinda de Ridder
Registered Dietitian · 4 years of experience · South Africa
A healthier substitute for tamarind paste is pomegranate molasses, a rich source of vitamin B1, B5, B3, and B6. Pomegranate molasses (heavily reduced pomegranate juice) matches the taste and texture profile of tamarind paste very well. Another healthy substitute is lime juice. Since tamarind paste is commonly used as a souring agent, lime juice can be used instead. However, it might lack the bit of sweetness that you would taste when using tamarind in a dish.
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Expert opinion from maria mora rodriguez masip
RD Nutrition · 15 years of experience ·
There are many ways to substitute tamarind paste. One is with 1 tablespoon of vinagre mixed with 1 tablespoon of brown sugar. Other can be using fresh lime juice, 2 table spoon substitute 1 tablespoon of tamarind paste.
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