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Tamarind Tea


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  • Author: Maxine Dubois
  • Total Time: 1 Hour 45 minutes
  • Yield: 8 cups 1x

Description

This Tamarind Tea (Agua de Tamarindo) is made with three ingredients: tamarind pods, water and sugar. 


Ingredients

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  • 15 dried tamarind pods
  • 8 total cups of water
  • 1 cup of sugar

Instructions

  1. Bring 4 cups of water to a boil and while you are waiting for the water to boil, prepare the tamarind pods by cracking them open and removing the shell and the strings. 
  2. When the water comes to a boil immediately remove it from the heat and place the soft tamarind and the sugar int he water. Give it a good stir and then let it soak for about 1 hour and 30 minutes. 
  3. When the water is cooled down, strain the water into another bowl. Squeeze out the hard tamarind seeds and remove any remaining seeds and toss. 
  4. Place the filtered liquid and the remaining “good” pulp from the strainer into a blender and blend until smooth. Feel free to strain the liquid again or leave it pull, as you desire. 
  5. Pour the water into a jar, add 4 more cups of cold water, and refrigerate. Serve over ice. 

Notes

  • Select fresh tamarind pods: Look for tamarind pods that are plump, unblemished, and free of mold or other signs of spoilage. Fresh tamarind pods will have a moist, sticky texture when you break them open.
  • Remove the shells and fibers: To prepare the tamarind pods, break off the shell and remove the sticky pulp inside. You may need to soak the pods in warm water to make this step easier. Once the pulp is removed, discard the shells and fibers.
  • Soak the tamarind pulp: Once you have the tamarind pulp, soak it in warm water for at least 30 minutes to soften it and release the flavor.
  • Strain the pulp: After soaking, strain the tamarind pulp through a fine-mesh strainer to remove any seeds or fibers.
  • Sweeten the tea: Depending on your taste preference, you can sweeten the tamarind tea with honey, sugar, or another sweetener of your choice.
  • Add flavorings: If desired, you can add other flavorings to the tamarind tea, such as ginger, mint, or lemon.
  • Adjust the strength of the tea: You can adjust the strength of the tamarind tea by adding more or less water to the recipe.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 Hour 30 minutes
  • Category: Drinks
  • Method: Boiling
  • Cuisine: Mexican