986. Curaçao’s Sour-yet-Sweet Tamarind

‘Tamarein’ (Tamarindus indica) is an import from South East Asia, originally from the Sahel. Initially cultivated on our island, it now runs wild providing much-needed shade and satisfying sweet tooths with its oh-so-sour, yet-also-sweet, meaty fruit (bonus laxative!)   If you

/ Dushi, Food, Fruit

986. Curaçao’s Sour-yet-Sweet Tamarind

‘Tamarein’ (Tamarindus indica) is an import from South East Asia, originally from the Sahel. Initially cultivated on our island, it now runs wild providing much-needed shade and satisfying sweet tooths with its oh-so-sour, yet-also-sweet, meaty fruit (bonus laxative!)   If you

/ September 10, 2012 / One comment