Why it works: Tamarind and sugar work together. They rank in the top 13% of all ingredient pairs, and cooks put them together in 362 recipes. Both carry guaiacol, which smells smoky, sweet. The science ↓
Tamarind Drink
Ingredients
Directions
Prepare
Bring water to a boil.
Place the tamarind pulp in an ovenproof mixing bowl and pour boiling water over it.
Stir in sugar or honey.
Steep and strain
Cover and allow to stand several hours or overnight.
Strain the tamarind water through a strainer or clean cloth.
Add more sugar to taste.
Refrigerate.
Serve
Serve over ice.
Steps grouped into stages for easier reading; the method is the source's own.
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The flavor team
The pairs that carry this dish. Each one is judged two ways: how much their aromas overlap, and how often cooks already put them together.
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Tamarind + sugartop 13% of all pairsSmell alikemoderateCooked together362 recipes
Shared aroma: guaiacol (smoky, sweet).
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What each ingredient does
- Tamarind pulp
- Provides the tart, fruity base flavor that defines the drink.
- Sugar
- Balances the tartness of the tamarind with sweetness.
“What each ingredient does” and “The step that matters” were written by Claude from this recipe’s own method and reviewed in samples by CompKitchen.
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