Seedless tamarind pulp from XO in a 400 g block, for chutneys, curries, pad thai, sour soups and tamarind drinks.
XO Tamarind Seedless comes as a dark, pressed block of tamarind pulp in a clear bag with a yellow and red label showing curved red tamarind pods. The label reads Tamarind Seedless, Tamarind Zonder Pit and Me Chua Khong Hot, with Chinese and Thai text, and gives a net weight of 400 g (14 oz). As general background, the tamarind tree bears brown, pod-like fruits containing a fleshy, acidic pulp that is sweet and sour in taste and used in cuisines around the world. To use a block, break off a piece, soak it in hot water for 10 to 15 minutes, then squeeze and press it through a sieve to make a smooth paste. Use the paste for tamarind chutney, sambar and rasam, fish curries, pad thai sauce and sour soups, or sweeten and dilute it for chilled tamarind drinks.
