Tamarind Cashew Dipping Sauce
Elevate your dipping game with this irresistibly creamy Tamarind Cashew Dipping Sauce, a perfect blend of nutty, tangy, and savory flavors. Made with soaked raw cashews, tamarind paste, and a medley of vibrant ingredients like soy sauce, fresh ginger, and a hint of sesame oil, this sauce offers a delightful balance of richness and zesty brightness. A touch of honey adds natural sweetness, while red chili flakes provide a subtle kick of spice. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile sauce is ideal for pairing with spring rolls, drizzling over grain bowls, or using as a dip for fresh veggies. Gluten-free and dairy-free, it’s a wholesome, restaurant-quality condiment you’ll want to keep on hand.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Raw cashews
- 0.5 cup Water
- 2 tablespoons Tamarind paste
- 1.5 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 clove Garlic clove
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 0.25 teaspoon Red chili flakes
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Place the raw cashews in a small bowl and cover them with boiling water. Let them soak for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, peel the garlic clove and grate the fresh ginger.
Drain the soaked cashews and add them to a blender or food processor.
Pour in 1/2 cup water and add tamarind paste, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, red chili flakes, and salt.
Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy. If the sauce is too thick, add a tablespoon of water at a time to reach the desired consistency.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more tamarind paste for tanginess or honey for sweetness.
Transfer the sauce to a serving dish and serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
848 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.3 g | 72% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.8 g | 49% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1482 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 75.0 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.0 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.2 g | ||
| Protein | 23.3 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 81 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 8.9 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 1073 mg | 23% | |
*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.
