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is soft.

Break the pulp apart with the back of a spoon and stir to combine.

Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve, pushing the soft pulp through the strainer. Discard any fibrous pulp remaining in the strainer.

Makes approx. 1 cup
    Another Thai flavoring staple, Tamarind Concentrate is a necessity for a wellstocked Thai kitchen. Although homemade is always best, tamarind concentrate (or paste) is available in Asian specialty markets.
Thai Grilling Rub
    4 teaspoons salt
    1 teaspoon ground ginger
    1 teaspoon dried lime peel
    1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Combine all the ingredients and mix thoroughly. Store in an airtight container.

To use, rinse the meat of your choice under cool water and pat dry; sprinkle the meat with the spice mixture (to taste) and rub it in along with some olive oil, then grill or broil to your liking.
Spice Rubs
    There is a virtually infinite number of spice rub combos and variations. One helpful hint for creating your own spice rub: Check out some of the seasonings used in your favorite sauces, then mix together roughly equal parts of these ingredients to use as a rub for the meat, poultry, fish, or vegetable that was also involved in that recipe. You should also feel free to experiment!

Yields approx.
    7 teaspoons I love spice rubs. They may be the easiest way to add flavor quickly to anything you put on the grill (or under the broiler). This rub is ideal for pork or chicken.

Dipping Sauces, Salsas, and Vinaigrettes

Yields approx. 2 cups
    Many people's first contact with Thai cooking is with skewered, grilled meat (usually chicken, beef, or shrimp), called “satays.” These terrific appetizers are dipped in peanut sauce.
Peanut Dipping Sauce — 2
    cup crunchy peanut butter
    1½ cups unsweetened canned coconut milk
    ¼ cup fresh lime juice
    2 tablespoons soy sauce
    2 tablespoons brown sugar
    1 teaspoon grated gingerroot
    2 teaspoons minced garlic Ground cayenne or crushed red pepper flakes to taste
    ¼ cup low-sodium beef broth
    ¼ cup half-and-half or heavy cream
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the peanut butter, coconut milk, lime juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and cayenne.

Stirring constantly, cook over medium heat until the sauce thickens, about 15 minutes.

Remove the sauce from the heat and add the beef broth and cream. Using a hand mixer, blend until smooth. Heat briefly just prior to serving.

Yields approx. 2 cups
    This peanut sauce can be used as a dip for any type of meat, but, because it is made with beef broth, it goes best with beef, lamb, or chicken.
Peanut Dipping Sauce — 3
    3 shallots
    1 cup canned coconut milk
    ½ cup smooth peanut butter
    2 teaspoons light brown sugar
    1 teaspoon Tabasco
    1 tablespoon fish sauce
    2 teaspoons soy sauce
    1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
    2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Roast the shallots in an oven preheated to 325 degrees for about 5 minutes or until soft. Let them cool to roughly room temperature.

Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.

Yields approx. 2 cups
    This quick peanut sauce is a delicious dip for fish, shrimp, or chicken satays. It can also be used as a base for a variety of Thai dishes — or simply toss it with rice noodles for a quick snack.
Minty Dipping Sauce
    ¼ cup chopped mint leaves
    1 serrano chili, seeded and diced
    2 cloves garlic, minced
    1 tablespoon grated lime zest
    ¼ cup lime juice
    2 tablespoons fish sauce
    Place all the ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. Serve with a variety of grilled, skewered meats and raw or blanched vegetables.

Yields approx.cup
    Don't be afraid to substitute items in this recipe. For example, you can use basil instead of the mint, jalapeño instead of the serrano, lemon instead of lime, and soy instead of fish sauce.
Quick Hot Dipping Sauce
    1 heaping tablespoon prepared chili-garlic sauce
    ½ cup white vinegar
    Combine the 2 ingredients and serve.

Yields approx. ½ cup
    This sauce is an ideal dip for