Tamarind can be used in sauces, drinks, desserts, marinades and so much more. (It’s also an essential ingredient in pad Thai.) But nothing beats eating it straight from the pod if you ask us. If you ...

Tamarind is a beguiling tropical fruit shaped like a winged bean pod, which makes perfect sense when you consider that it's also a legume. (All will be explained below.) Its unique taste veers from ...