What are the ingredients in Worcestershire sauce?
The ingredient that sets Worcestershire sauce apart from most sauces is tamarind, the fruit of Tamarindus indica or Indian date in Arabic. The pods resemble brown pea pods and contain thick, sticky pulp that has the consistency of dates and a spicy date/apricot flavor. Although often referred to as “tamarind seed” in recipes, the tamarind pulp surrounding the seed is what’s actually used in preparation. Tamarind fruit contains more sugar than any other fruit, but is balanced by its high acid content, which gives it that sweet and sour taste. The fruit can be eaten raw or cooked, and is also available in dried slices, concentrate, paste, balls, and solid block forms. Although the flavor of lemon juice is nothing like that of a tamarind, recipes often suggest lemon juice as a substitution in a pinch, but know that you will not have an authentic flavor without tamarind. Tamarind is an ingredient in seasonings, curries, chutneys, various drinks, and of course, Worcestershire sauce. Althoug
