Kokum vs Tamarind Paste
A side-by-side guide to substituting Tamarind Paste for Kokum (or vice versa).
Use 0.5 tbsp of Tamarind Paste for every 1 tbsp of Kokum.
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Tamarind Paste
Conversion: Use 50% as much (0.5 tbsp per 1 tbsp)
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Notes: More sour and concentrated; use half the amount and dilute with water. Provides tartness and depth.
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More sour and concentrated; use half the amount and dilute with water. Provides tartness and depth. The conversion is use 50% as much (0.5 tbsp per 1 tbsp).
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Yes — More sour and concentrated; use half the amount and dilute with water. Provides tartness and depth. Ratio: Use 50% as much (0.5 tbsp per 1 tbsp).
Use 50% as much (0.5 tbsp per 1 tbsp). For other quantities, use the SubSwap calculator.
They are similar in most uses, but More sour and concentrated; use half the amount and dilute with water..
Tamarind Paste is one of the options SubSwap lists for Kokum. The 'best' choice depends on your recipe — see the full list of Kokum substitutes.
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