Tamarindo Recipe

Directions

1. 1

   Prepare Tamarind

   Peel the tamarind pods to remove the outer shell and fibers. Place the tamarind pulp in a bowl.

2. 2

   Soak Tamarind

   Add 2 cups of warm water to the tamarind pulp and let it soak for about 20 minutes to soften.

3. 3

   Extract Juice

   Using your hands, mash the tamarind pulp in the water to extract the juice. Strain the mixture through a fine sieve or cheesecloth into a pitcher, discarding the solids.

4. 4

   Sweeten Juice

   Add the remaining 2 cups of cold water, sugar, and salt to the strained juice. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved.

5. 5

   Serve

   Serve the tamarind juice over ice cubes in glasses. You can adjust the sweetness by adding more sugar if desired.