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Tamarind pineapple compote

Name: Tamarind pineapple compote
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4 portions
Cuisine: Thailand
Ingredients: 500 g pineapple flesh, cubed; 1 tbsp tamarind paste; 40 g palm sugar; 100 ml water; 0.125 tsp salt

Tamarind pineapple compote in a practical home-cooking adaptation, with clear everyday steps.

Prep10 min

Cook15 min

Yield4 portions

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Editorial home-cooking adaptation · Not yet kitchen-tested. Timings are estimates; additional soaking, rising or chilling may apply. Read the complete method before starting.

Ingredients

4 portions

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Units are listed with each ingredient. 1 tbsp = 15 ml; 1 tsp = 5 ml. US cup measures are approximately 240 ml. Chef adaptations may retain source units. Scaling changes quantities, not cooking times. Ingredient ticks reset when the page reloads.

Let’s make it.

Mix tamarind, palm sugar, water and salt in a saucepan.
Bring to a simmer and stir until sugar dissolves.
Add pineapple and simmer for 10–12 minutes until tender with a light syrup.
Cool slightly and serve in small bowls or refrigerate until chilled.

A little kitchen note

Untested editorial adaptation. A Thai-inspired fruit dessert; dilute very strong tamarind concentrate.

Allergen notes

No major allergens in listed ingredients; check labels. This list is a starting point, not a certification of suitability. Check every ingredient label and preparation surface.

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A little nourishment.

Illustrative nutrition estimate · Per listed portion (1/4 of the recipe)

Energy: 106 kcal
Protein: 0.7 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Fat: 0.3 g
Fibre: 3.0 g
Total sugar: 23.0 g
Sodium: 314 mg

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