Tamarind BBQ Sauce

Our Tamarind BBQ Sauce is a Cambodian-inspired condiment, perfect for seasoning and enhancing the flavour of grilled or smoked meats. While barbecue sauce is a staple in American cuisine, particularly in the southern states, its variations can be found across many global cuisines.

The base ingredients of traditional barbecue sauce typically include vinegar, sugar, ketchup (or tomato), spices, herbs, and smoky flavours. However, regional variations offer a wide array of distinct tastes.

In Cambodia, sweet-and-savoury dishes are characterised by the use of rich, complex sauces that balance sweetness and saltiness, particularly in the preparation of spicy and caramelised meats. Smoky flavours intertwine with sugar to create a delicious caramelised crust on the meats, adding a succulent dimension to the dishes.

Our Tamarind BBQ Sauce, crafted in Kampot, perfectly embodies this Cambodian tradition. By blending the tangy taste of tamarind with the richness of barbecue sauce, it introduces an unexpected tropical and tangy twist.

This sauce is a handcrafted alternative to industrial sauces, allowing us to precisely control the ingredients and promote sustainable farming while offering an exotic and authentic version of this iconic sauce, highlighting the unique flavours of our Cambodian terroir.

By selecting high-quality ingredients such as tamarind, tomatoes, brown sugar, onions, vinegar, bourbon, smoked chilli, smoked sweet long chilli, and smoked Kampot peppers, we have created a well-balanced barbecue sauce with reduced sugar content compared to a classic sauce, while prioritising high-quality sugar. Each drop of this sauce reveals a harmonious blend of acidity, sweetness, and smoky notes, providing a memorable sensory experience.

With no added colourings or preservatives, each bottle is sealed immediately after cooking to fully preserve its unique aroma, ensuring that our Tamarind BBQ Sauce is of the highest quality with complete traceability.

Tamarind is the central ingredient in our Tamarind BBQ Sauce. Although it is often unfamiliar in Europe, tamarind is a highly prized tangy fruit in Cambodia, where it thrives in a favourable climate, making it an essential component of Khmer cuisine.

WHAT IS TAMARIND?

Tamarind is the fruit of the tamarind tree, a tropical tree native to Africa. It is also cultivated in many tropical regions, including Asia, Latin America, and parts of India. Tamarind has a hard, brown outer shell, enclosing an edible pulp surrounding large seeds. The colour of the pulp can range from brown to dark brown, depending on the ripeness of the fruit. Tamarind is known for its sweet and tangy pulp, which is used in cooking to impart a distinctive flavour.

HOW IS IT USED?

Tamarind pulp is often used in the form of paste, juice, or concentrate in cooking. It adds a pleasant acidity to dishes and is frequently used in sweet-and-savoury dishes, sauces, curries, and beverages. Tamarind is also appreciated for its medicinal properties, including its antioxidant potential.

This barbecue sauce showcases this iconic fruit, using fresh tamarind pulp to offer a perfect balance between sweetness and tanginess. Our Tamarind BBQ Sauce invites you to explore an exotic and delightfully balanced flavour, representative of the Cambodian terroir.

Our ready-to-use Tamarind BBQ Sauce enhances a variety of dishes and offers different combinations for your savoury creations.

• Gourmet burgers and fries: Transform your classic burgers into gourmet creations by adding a generous portion of barbecue sauce. Its sweet, tangy, and smoky balance will elevate the flavour of the meat. Enhance your fries by dipping them in this delicious sauce.
• Grilled meats and vegetables: Add a gourmet touch to your grilled meats or plant-based proteins by using Tamarind BBQ Sauce as a marinade or glaze before roasting in the oven or grilling, depending on the season. Give an exotic twist to your grilled vegetables by brushing them with this sauce. The smoky and tangy-sweet flavours will perfectly complement the sweetness of grilled vegetables.
• Exotic dishes: Incorporate Tamarind BBQ Sauce into dishes inspired by Asian or fusion cuisine. It pairs well with dishes like stir-fried chicken, Asian noodles, or spring rolls.
• Fish and seafood: It’s the perfect seasoning and accompaniment for fish and seafood. You can coat shrimp with the sauce before grilling or brush fresh salmon with the barbecue sauce before grilling. This will add an exotic and sweet note to the fish.

Although Tamarind BBQ Sauce is designed for long-term storage with its natural preservatives such as sugar and vinegar, it is recommended to consume it within 1 to 2 years.

After opening, store the sauce in the refrigerator to maintain its freshness and extend its shelf life. Make sure to close the cap tightly after each use to ensure the bottle’s seal, preventing air from entering and preserving the quality of the sauce.