Herb or Spice
Tamarind
About This Entry
Tamarind pulp adds sweet-sour fruit acidity to pad thai, chutney, and Mexican agua fresca — its tangy character pairs with Riesling, beer, and high-acid tropical whites.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Alternative wine styles
Why These Wines Work
Riesling — Tamarind sweet-sour pulp suits off-dry Riesling in chutney and Southeast Asian accent.
Gewurztraminer also pairs well with Tamarind because tamarind sour also pairs with Gewürztraminer in pad thai accent.
Common Culinary Uses
- cumin seed
- shrimp
At a Glance
Group
Whole Spices
Classification
Herbs & Spices
Usage intensity
accent
Scientific name
Tamarindus indica
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Tamarind
- Classification
- Herbs & Spices
- Group
- Whole Spices
- Scientific name
- Tamarindus indica
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- accent