Tamarindo Drink
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!
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.