The leader in flavor, McCormick, in collaboration with Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer, the globally acclaimed burger joint, are introducing Tamarind-infused menu items in celebration of the 2024 Flavor of the Year: Tamarind. In December, McCormick introduced the limited-edition McCormick Tamarind & Pasilla Chile Seasoning, available online for purchase. Now fans will be able to taste the seasoning in the limited time menu, available at all U.S. and select global Black Tap locations throughout February.
The tangy-sweet flavor of Tamarind originated in Africa, India, and the Middle East, and has been adopted in cuisines across the globe due to its versatility. Hadar Cohen Aviram, Executive Chef and Senior Manager, Culinary Development, US Consumer at McCormick and Stephen Parker, Corporate Executive Chef at Black Tap, came together to develop a mouthwatering chicken burger, fries, and famous CrazyShake milkshake infused with Tamarind & Pasilla Chile Seasoning, adding a unique twist to Black Tap’s menu.
Tamarind Chile Jam Burger: Inspired by the 2024 McCormick Flavor of the Year, Tamarind, this burger features spiced ground chicken seasoned with ginger, garlic, scallions, and soy sauce, then basted with a sweet and tangy tamarind chile jam that features McCormick Tamarind & Pasilla Chile Seasoning. Topped with a roasted garlic sesame aioli spread and a Thai salad of basil, cilantro, pickled carrots, pickled onions, and chilis, the burger is then finished with more tamarind chile jam and toasted tamarind pasilla chile cashews.
Tamarind & Pasilla Chile Fries: These French fries perfectly complement the Tamarind Chile Jam Burger or can be enjoyed on their own. Tossed in Black Tap’s house-made chili oil and McCormick Tamarind & Pasilla Chile Seasoning, the fries are drizzled with roasted garlic sesame aioli and garnished with spring onions.
Tamarind Chile Cocoa Churro CrazyShake: This vanilla ice cream milkshake brings to life an unexpected take on the 2024 McCormick Flavor of the Year, Tamarind. Seasoned with McCormick Tamarind & Pasilla Chile Seasoning, cocoa powder, and chocolate syrup to combine sour and sweet, the glass is rimmed with chocolate fudge icing before being rolled in crushed cocoa puffs. For added indulgence, fried churros, cinnamon sugar, and a fudge pop are added before being topped with whipped cream, chocolate sauce, crushed cocoa puffs, and a light dusting of the spice.
The rollout of limited-time tamarind-infused dishes on Black Tap menus comes after McCormick announced the Flavor Forecast 24th Edition in December, the annual report illuminating the latest culinary trends shaping the way people eat, drink, and cook around the world. The report highlighted an intentional approach to new-age fusion through regional-traditional cooking (Thoughtfully Borrowed), the layers of flavor and craveability brought to food and drink through acidic agents (Sour Power), and the thoughtful personalization of indulgence today (Indulgence Redefined).
Pricing for the limited-edition menu are as follows:
- New York City, Dallas, Nashville: Burger/Fries ($20), Shake ($19)
- Las Vegas: Burger/Fries ($21), Shake ($20)
- Switzerland: Burger/Fries (24 chf), Shake (19 chf)
- Malaysia: Burger/Fries (RM 68), Shake (RM 62)
- Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi: Burger/Fries (RM 75), Shake (RM 69)
- Singapore: Burger/Fries ($24), Shake ($23)
- Anaheim: Burger / Fries ($23), Shake ($25)
To make the limited-edition menu items at home, visit here for the chicken burger, here for the fries and here for the milkshake, and follow the brand on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok.