Tamarind Chutney

Ingredients

• 8 oz or 1 cup shelled Tamarind 
• 2.5 cups Water
• 3/4 cup Sugar
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 5 sprigs or leaves Culantro/Cilantro
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 Scotch bonnet pepper or any spicy pepper (optional)

Method

1. Add all ingredients into small sauce pot on medium heat.
2. Cook until sauce is reduced by half. Add more sugar or Hot Pepper if you'd like it to be sweeter or more spicy. Sometimes tamarind can vary in tartness.
3. Remove from heat & strain to remove seeds & skin from chutney for a smooth consistency.
4. Use as a dipping sauce for anything you'd like. Sometimes I use this chutney to dip my spring rolls or wontons. Enjoy!