We caught up with a chef and a produce expert to better understand the different types of tamarind and how to enjoy it in sundry sweet and savory applications. Related: How to Eat Dates 15 ...

Soft, chewy tamarind balls made from pulp and sugar are popular in Mexico and the Caribbean. Vilkhu says he grew up eating tamarind candies made from pods coated in granular sugar. "Sometimes I ...

Store blocks of wet tamarind in an airtight container so it doesn’t dry out. The homemade paste will keep in the fridge for a week, but fresh is best. Like children in Asia, I quite like eating ...