Avocado and tamarind: Delicious recipes you must try
What's the story
Avocado and tamarind may sound like a weird combination, but their distinct flavors can come together to create delicious dishes. The creamy texture of avocado surprisingly complements the tangy flavor of tamarind, giving a fresh spin to age-old recipes. Here are five innovative ways to use these ingredients in your meals to get a refreshing, nutritious, and delicious culinary experience.
Smoothie
Avocado tamarind smoothie delight
Blend ripe avocados with tamarind paste for a refreshing smoothie. Add a touch of honey for sweetness and a splash of lime juice for extra zest. This drink is not only creamy but also packed with nutrients from the avocado and antioxidants from the tamarind. It's perfect as a morning energizer or an afternoon pick-me-up.
Salad
Zesty avocado tamarind salad
Combine diced avocados with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion in a bowl. Drizzle with tamarind dressing made by mixing tamarind paste, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss everything together for a salad that's both vibrant in color and flavor. The tanginess of the dressing complements the creaminess of the avocado beautifully.
Guacamole
Spicy tamarind guacamole twist
Elevate traditional guacamole by adding tamarind paste into the mashed avocados, along with finely chopped cilantro, diced jalapenos, a squeeze of lime juice, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. This version adds a spicy and tangy depth that is perfect to serve with tortilla chips or as a flavorful topping for tacos, putting a unique spin on a classic favorite!
Rice bowl
Avocado tamarind rice bowl
Prepare jasmine rice as usual then mix it with diced avocados tossed in lemon juice to prevent browning. Add lightly seasoned cooked chickpeas using cumin powder. Finally, finish off by drizzling over some homemade tangy-sweet sauce made from equal parts water mixed thoroughly alongside concentrated pulp.
Dessert
Sweet tamarind avocado dessert
Make an interesting dessert by blending ripe avocados to a smooth puree and folding them into lightly sweetened whipped cream (with powdered sugar). Alternate layers of this mixture between thin sheets made entirely of gelatin set firmly on chilled plates before serving. Serve each portion generously garnished with dollops of thick syrup made solely by simmering down raw seeds sourced straight from trees themselves!