Tamarind Balls
HB-4172 · Hand-built original · Trinidadian
Tamarind Balls is a Trinidadian sweet centred on tamarind, prepared in a straightforward home style. Serve it as directed in the method.
TrinidadianDessert10 min6 balls149 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-free
Main ingredient: tamarind
Servings:6quantities adjust to match
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup tamarind pods
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 tbsp very warm water
- 1 tsp green seasoning (with chadon beni, garlic, and chives)
- pinch of salt
- pepper (optional)
Method
- Deshell the tamarind pulp and separate the seeds. Add salt and green seasoning to the seeds and mix in the warm water.
- Work the water into the pulp, rubbing and squeezing for at least five minutes to soften the pulp.
- Work in half of the sugar (1/2 cup), then repeat with half of the remaining sugar (1/4 cup).
- Squeeze to form 1 1/2 to 2 inch balls, roll between your palms to shape, and roll each finished ball in the remaining sugar.
- Set aside to dry until hard, then serve.
Prep: 10 minutes
Nutrition (per serving, where published)
149 kcalCalories