souring agent

Black kokum fruit

Kokum

2 g1 dried kokum piece

Typical dried kokum rind piece ~2 g; variable.

Kokum has a distinctive fruity sourness; tamarind is the closest practical substitute.

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  Wild mangosteen

  Use the same weight; if using dried rind, soak in warm water and use the strained sour liquid.

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  Tamarind

  Use about 60–70% of the weight as tamarind pulp; soak, strain and taste. It is more sharply sour and less fruity.

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  Dried mango powder

  Use about 60% of the weight; it is dry and sour but lacks kokum's fruity depth.

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