Caribbean Tamarind balls

Caribbean Tamarind balls

Area: Jamaican

Category: Dessert

Ingredients

IngredientsMeasure
Tamarind Pulp16 ounces
Sugar1 1/2 cups

Instruction

  • 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