Strawberry Tamarind Balsamic

During a swanky date night at a posh Berkeley eatery, we encountered a heavenly strawberry dessert drizzled with balsamic reduction and dollops of whipped cream. It was love at first bite! Fast forward to every summer, when the farmers’ market bursts with crimson, juicy organic strawberries, we embark on a culinary journey, simmering loads of strawberries in sugar and lemon juice to capture that exquisite sweet-tangy taste. We transform balsamic vinegar into a luscious, thick reduction before putting our own spin on it: an infusion of healthy tamarind, a beloved, tart ingredient in South Indian cuisine. The zesty tamarind-balsamic reduction takes the strawberries and cream to a whole new level!