Tamarind Juice
"This is a very popular drink in East Africa. It's like the ones you can buy at the grocery store but you can add your own variations to it with lime juice, honey, cinnamon, or vanilla."
photo by Jeanne M.
- Ready In:
- 24hrs 10mins
- Ingredients:
- 5
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 2 cups tamarind pulp
- 2 quarts boiling water
- 2 tablespoons sugar (to taste)
- honey (optional)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (to taste) (optional)
directions
- In a teakettle bring water to a boil.
- Place the tamarind pulp in a heatproof mixing bowl or baking dish.
- Add lime juice if using it.
- Pour boiling water over the tamarind.
- Stir in sugar and/or honey.
- Cover and allow to stand several hours or overnight.
- Strain the tamarind water through a strainer or clean cloth.
- Dilute with more water and add more sugar or honey to taste.
- Refrigerate and serve over ice.
- As variations, a few spoonfuls of cinnamon, vanilla, or grated ginger may be combined with the tamarind pulp before the water is added.
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Reviews
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I featured your recipe on my website tamarindodrinks.weebly.com ! Great job! -
Great recipe, thank you MeliBug! We made a short video of us making this following your instructions :) Please like and share: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PODVaG0oGZU<br/><br/>That British Nanny and the Californian Kids x -
I have been making this since I was pregnant with my first 4 years ago. A friend from West Africa showed me it. I loved the slight sourness and an excellient source of Vit. C. The kids love this drink too. I am glad you shared. -
Very refreshing drink! Thanks for sharing. We put a pinch of black salt in ours. Next time will try with a sprig of mint.
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I'm a 23 year old San Diegan. I graduated from San Diego State University and San Diego Culinary Institute! I am currently working in San Diego's The Oceanaire Seafood Room. I hope to one day become a chef and maybe even own my own restaurant or have my own cooking show! :D
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