Tamarind and Chile Vinaigrette

A sweet and spicy vinaigrette with natural tamarind and chile. Perfect for fresh salads.

Ingredients

• 100 grams Natural tamarind pulp
• 50 milliliters Hot water
• 2 pieces Dried árbol chile (or piquín chile)
• 1 tablespoon Piloncillo (or honey)
• 30 milliliters Fresh lime juice
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 pinch Sea salt
• 2 pieces Fresh cilantro sprigs (optional, for infusing)

Directions

1. Hydrate the tamarind pulp in hot water for 5 minutes, then strain and extract the juice, discarding skins and seeds.
2. In a bowl, combine the tamarind juice with the piloncillo (or honey), lime juice, and salt. Mix until the sweetener dissolves.
3. Add the dried árbol chiles (whole or deseeded) to infuse the spiciness.
4. Gradually incorporate the olive oil while whisking to create an emulsion.
5. If desired, add fresh cilantro sprigs for infusion and remove before serving.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning. The vinaigrette should have a balance of sour, sweet, and spicy.

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