Aguas Frescas - Tamarindo Recipe
Hibiscus sweetened drink
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Soak the Tamarind
In a bowl, soak the dried tamarind pods in 2 cups of warm water for about 30 minutes to soften.
- 2
Extract Tamarind Pulp
Once softened, remove the seeds and fibers from the tamarind and mash the pulp with the remaining 2 cups of water until well mixed.
- 3
Strain the Mixture
Using a fine mesh strainer, strain the tamarind mixture into a pitcher, pressing down with a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible.
- 4
Sweeten the Drink
Add sugar to the tamarind liquid and stir until dissolved. Adjust sweetness to taste.
- 5
Add Lime Juice
Stir in the lime juice for added flavor.
- 6
Serve
Serve the tamarindo agua fresca over ice and enjoy!
