Storing tamarind pulp and homemade tamarind paste: A wet tamarind block can be stored at room temperature until opened, after ...

As a block of tamarind pulp, the juicy insides of the fruit have been moistened and molded into a brick. As a smooth, homogeneous paste, where seeds and fibers have been removed.

Tamarind is a tropical fruit that is high in nutrients and has several health benefits and uses. ... These blocks are one step away from raw tamarind. Concentrate.

You can also buy tamarind in the form of a compressed block, as a concentrate, or as a bottled paste. These forms are shelf-stable, at least until opened.

Tamarind is usually sold in one of four ways in Indian and Asian markets in America: as whole pods, in pressed blocks or in glass or plastic jars as a tangy paste or concentrate.

• Dried whole tamarind blocks can be found in most Asian stores in 8-12 ounce packages. If using tamarind concentrate, use 4 to 5 tablespoons instead of the dried whole tamarind.

Place tamarind liquid, sugar and chilli in a saucepan over low heat and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes or until sugar has dissolved. Cool to room temperature, then divide among 6 iceblock moulds.