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Tamarind Balls

Tamarind balls are sweet, spicy, flavorful treats that are favorites throughout the Caribbean. They're made with tamarind, sugar, and seasonings like garlic, pepper and green seasoning.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Caribbean
Keyword: tamarind balls, tamarind juice
Servings: 7 balls

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup tamarind flesh
  • 1 tbsp boiling water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • pinch of salt
  • pepper (optional)
  • green seasoning (optional)

Instructions

  • Mash the tamarind flesh to separate the seed segments.
  • Add salt and boiling water to the segments.
  • Stir until the water is fully absorbed.
  • Add 1/2 cup of sugar to the flesh and mix.
  • Add the remaining sugar to stiffen the mixture. (Add more sugar if necessary).
  • Divide into small portions and roll into balls.
  • Leave for 15 minutes to “dry”.
  • Roll the balls in sugar to create a dry, crunchy outer layer of sweetness.

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Notes

If you add more water, you will need more sugar to stiffen the mixture.