Tamarind Syrup

Tamara Andersen

A sweet-tart syrup made with dried tamarind pods, turbinado sugar, and fresh lime juice...

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 30

Cooling Time 10

Total Time 1

Course Condiment

Cuisine Mexican

Servings cups

Calories 30 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

15-16 ounces dried tamarind pods - or fresh if you can get them!
1 ½ cups turbinado sugar - see Ingredients in post for substitutions
1 lime - juiced

Instructions

Cover pods with water; bring to a boil. Let the tamarind soak for 5 minutes (+/-) then rinse with cold water and drain. Remove the outer shell and the stringy fibers from the pods.
Rinse out the saucepan. Add 4 cups of boiling water and the tamarind. Allow the tamarind to soften 15-20 minutes.
Pour the tamarind and its liquid through a strainer into a vessel large enough to hold it. Using the edge of a wooden spoon (or similar), press as much pulp through the strainer as you can get through.
After rinsing out the pan, add the tamarind, its liquid, and the sugar. Bring to a bowl, then reduce heat to a low boil. Cook 20-30 minutes until slightly thickened. Allow mixture to cool, then add the juice of 1 lime. Stir to combine.

Notes

Calories are an approximation only from MyFitnessPal.com.

See Tips and FAQ in post for additional information.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 30kcal

NOTE: Macronutrients are an approximation only using unbranded ingredients and MyFitnessPal.com. Please do your own research with the products you’re using if you have a serious health issue or are following a specific diet.