Keto Tamarind Sauce
Elevate your low-carb meals with this tangy and flavorful Keto Tamarind Sauce, a perfect balance of sweet, sour, and savory notes. This sauce swaps sugar for granulated erythritol, making it a guilt-free addition to your keto lifestyle. Unsweetened tamarind paste serves as the star ingredient, delivering a bold tartness complemented by hints of garlic, ginger, and subtle heat from optional red pepper flakes. Thickened with xanthan gum, this silky sauce is ideal for drizzling over grilled meats, veggies, or even as a dipping accompaniment. With just a 15-minute prep and cook time, this sauce is both quick and versatile, and it can be stored in the fridge for up to two weeks. Perfect for topping, marinading, or dipping, this keto-friendly recipe brings a burst of exotic flavor to your table while keeping your macros in check!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Tamarind paste (unsweetened)
- 1 cup Water
- 2 tablespoons Granulated erythritol (or preferred keto-friendly sweetener)
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce (or coconut aminos for gluten-free version)
- 1 teaspoon Apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 0.25 teaspoon Xanthan gum (for thickening)
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine the tamarind paste and water. Whisk until the paste dissolves completely.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Add the erythritol, soy sauce (or coconut aminos), apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir well to combine.
Let the mixture simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until all the flavors meld together and the sauce slightly reduces.
Sprinkle the xanthan gum into the sauce while whisking continuously to avoid clumping. Let it thicken for another 1-2 minutes on the heat.
Remove the saucepan from heat and taste the sauce. Adjust seasoning or sweetness if needed.
Allow the sauce to cool slightly before transferring it to a jar or serving container.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Stir well before each use.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
91 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 968 mg | 42% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.7 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.2 g | ||
| Protein | 2.0 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 62 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 311 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
