12 recipes

Sinigang na Hipon
Sinigang na Hipon is a bright, sour Filipino soup where sweet prawns simmer in a tangy tamarind broth with softened tomatoes, daikon, and tender water spinach. The result is light yet deeply savoury, refreshing, and perfect spooned over hot rice.

Asam Laksa
This bowl of Asam Laksa is bright, deeply savoury, and unmistakably aromatic, with tender flakes of mackerel in a sour tamarind broth scented by torch ginger and laksa leaf. Fresh pineapple, cucumber, onion, and mint add crunch and lift, making every spoonful complex, refreshing, and intensely satisfying.

Sayur Asem
Sayur Asem is a light yet deeply flavorful vegetable soup with a bright tamarind tang, gentle sweetness, and aromatic spice base. Tender young jackfruit, sweet corn, long beans, chayote, and eggplant give it a satisfying mix of textures in a clean, refreshing broth.

Canh Chua
Canh Chua is a bright, fragrant Vietnamese soup with tender fish in a tangy tamarind broth accented by sweet pineapple, juicy tomato, and crisp vegetables. It is light yet deeply flavorful, with the clean finish of fresh herbs and the classic sweet-sour balance of southern Vietnamese cooking.

Sinigang na Salmon
Sinigang na Salmon is a light yet deeply comforting soup with tender chunks of salmon, soft tomatoes, and crisp-tender vegetables in a lively tamarind broth. The rich fish and clean sourness create a satisfying contrast that makes the dish refreshing, savoury, and perfect for an easy meal.

Ghalieh Mahi
Ghalieh Mahi is a deeply aromatic fish stew with a vivid green herb base and a distinctive tamarind tang. The sauce is savory, sour, and slightly bitter in the best way, coating tender chunks of fish that are perfect spooned over fluffy basmati rice.

Pindang Ikan
Pindang Ikan is a bright, aromatic fish soup with a clear golden broth layered with tamarind tang, gentle sweetness, and the perfume of lemongrass and galangal. Tender pieces of fish, softened tomato, and fresh herbs make it light yet deeply satisfying.

Sambar
This quick sambar is light yet hearty, with creamy toor dal, soft vegetables, and a tangy tamarind broth scented with curry leaves and mustard seeds. It delivers the comforting depth of a traditional South Indian meal in a streamlined beginner-friendly version.

Pad Thai Jay
This vegan Pad Thai delivers chewy rice noodles coated in a punchy tamarind sauce, tossed with golden tofu, crisp bean sprouts, and fragrant chives. It is bright, savory, lightly sweet, and finished with peanuts and lime for the classic contrast of richness and freshness.

Imli Khajur Chutney
This glossy chutney is deeply tangy from tamarind, rounded out by the caramel sweetness of dates and jaggery. Ginger, cumin, and a touch of chili give it warmth and complexity, making it the perfect drizzle for chaats, snacks, and fried savories.

Agua de Tamarindo
Agua de Tamarindo is bright, tangy, and deeply refreshing, with a rich sweet-sour tamarind flavor balanced by lime and a tiny pinch of salt. Served over plenty of ice with a hint of chili warmth, it is cooling, lively, and perfect alongside spicy food or on a hot day.

Sup Udang Asam
Sup Udang Asam is a light yet deeply flavorful Indonesian prawn soup with a clear broth sharpened by tamarind and lifted by lemongrass and galangal. Sweet prawns, soft tomato, and spring onion make it both refreshing and comforting, with a clean sour-spicy finish.