what is the purpose of tamarind water (naam makham) in Thai cooking?
Why do Thai recipes call for Tamarind water? It comes up a lot especially in green papaya salad. To me it tastes like a light vinegar, could I not just add vinegar instead of making Tamarind water. I’m just trying to figure out how to skirt the line between Reading More May Cause Envy…
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I love food. Unfortunately, I can't cook worth a damn. I've been known to even burn water.
When I watch chefs and good cooks on tv, I'm so envious of their skills. This blog is the closest I get to cooking, other than the microwave ;)
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John, New Englander turned Cali dude