Caribbean Tamarind balls

A traditional Jamaican dish in the Dessert classification, featuring 2 distinct ingredients. Follow the measured proportions below for authentic results.

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Recipe Reference #53360

Ingredients

0/2 prepped

Tamarind Pulp
16 ounces
Sugar
1 1/2 cups

Preparation Instructions

Read all instructions before beginning prep work.

Add tamarind pulp and 1 cup granulated sugar to a bowl and mash together with a spoon or fork. Take small amounts of the tamarind and sugar mix and shape them into small balls by rolling them in your hands. Make them the size of a marble or slightly bigger, as you like.

Add the remaining sugar to a flat surface, like a plate or a sheet pan. Roll the tamarind balls in granulated sugar until they're well-coated.

You can eat the tamarind balls immediately, or you can let them set for a few hours or overnight. Allowing them to set will give them a firmer texture and more crystallized sugar coating. Enjoy.