Authentic Thai Recipe Ingredient: Tamarind Tamarind มะขาม (Makham; Ma kum) In Thailand Tamarind pulp is used to give a pleasant sour taste to some soups, curries and Pad Thai. Also used to make sweets and refreshing drinks. Browse Ingredients by Category: VegetablesHerbs and Spices (Fresh)Herbs and Spices (Dry)Roots and RhizomesMeat and PoultryFish and SeafoodMushrooms and FungiFlowers and Tree LeavesFruits and NutsStaple FoodsChili Pastes and CurriesSauces and CondimentsInsects