Even if you don’t know it, you’re probably familiar with the distinctive tang of tamarind. A staple in South and Southeastern Asian cuisine, it’s the tangy-sweet heart and soul of a killer Pad Thai ...

Tamarind is a beguiling tropical fruit shaped like a winged bean pod, which makes perfect sense when you consider that it's also a legume. (All will be explained below.) Its unique taste veers from ...

Learn how to punch up your cooking with tamarind, one of the world’s most beloved and versatile ingredients. Londoner Lara Lee is an Indonesian-Australian chef, food writer, and co-founder of the ...