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What Is Tamarindo Drink

Tamarindo Drink

Just Mexican Food
The tamarind pulp is special because it is so full of flavor that you can make quite a bit of agua de sabor from it. This fruit is highly valued because it is an excellent source of fiber, vitamins of groups B, C, and E. Also, people use it for numerous medicinal purposes thanks to its laxative, diuretic, astringent, antipyretic, and antiseptic properties. Even if you are looking to lose a few kilos, it can help you out!
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Total Time 1 hr
Course Drinks
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 10

Equipment

  • Large jug
  • Large stirring utensil

Ingredients
  

  • 15 peeled dry tamarinds 200 gr tamarinds
  • 2 liters of water you can adjust to your preferred taste
  • ¾ cup of unrefined sugar
  • Ice

Instructions
 

  • Peel the tamarinds and what you can of the green beans. To make it easier to strain, cut the tamarinds with scissors and remove the bones before placing them in the water. This way you avoid having to be looking in the water for the bones.
  • Boil 4 cups of water (1 liter) and place the tamarinds.
  • Boil for 15 to 20 minutes or until very soft and the pulp begins to loosen.
  • Let stand for a few minutes to cool down.
  • With a bean crusher, we are going to crush them so that they release all the pulp and be able to remove the seeds or bones (if you did not do it at the beginning). Blend the whole mixture with the sugar and strain the mixture little by little.
  • Add the remaining water (1 liter) and serve with lots of ice or cold. If you prefer it more diluted, add more water to taste, and if you want it sweeter, sweeten to taste.

Notes

Tips and Tricks On How To Make Agua De Tamarindo

There are many different types of sweetness that you can use instead of unrefined sugar when preparing tamarindo Mexican drink. You should definitely consider these substitutes if you would like to limit your sugar intake. These include stevia powder or drops, agave maguey syrup, coconut sugar, and even brown sugar. It really depends on your liking and what your personal palate prefers. 
Agua de tamarindo mixes very well with other fruits. Many drink innovators are using it more and more in the development of new and refreshing cocktails. It’s quite common for it to be combined with pineapple. Tamarindo serves this type of drink in a refreshing sort of way. Also by adding lemon juice, you can make it even more refreshing.
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