Tamarind Candy Balls [Video+Recipe] Bolitas de Tamarindo
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5
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
7 mins
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Total Time
12 mins
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Servings
12 balls (aprox)
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Calories
100 kcal
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Course
Dessert
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Cuisine
South American, Dominican
Tamarind Candy Balls [Video+Recipe] Bolitas de Tamarindo
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Learn how to make tamarind candy, the popular Dominican bolas de tamarindo with a sweet and sour taste, and lovely combination of textures.
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Ingredients
- 1½ cup tamarind pulp (double if it has seeds)
- 4 cup water boiling-hot
- 1 cup granulated sugar divided
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or oil spray (for greasing tray and your hands)
Instructions
1. Soaking the pulp
- Combine the tamarind pulp with boiling water and let it rest until it has cooled to room temperature. Once cooled, cover and leave in the refrigerator overnight.
2. Making candy
- Sift with a large mesh sieve, crushing the pulp to dissolve it. Discard the solids and seeds left. Add ¾ cup sugar with the tamarind juice (taste and add more sure if you find it necessary). Heat in a skillet or pot over medium heat.Stir vigorously; the mixture will begin to change color and get a little darker. When it is so thick that it is hard to stir, remove it from the heat and pour it over a lightly greased baking sheet. Let it cool to room temperature.
3. Forming balls
- Coat your hands with a little oil and form small balls (1 in [2.5 cm] in diameter). Coat the balls with the remaining sugar.
4. Serving and storing
- Serve, or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
100kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
4mg
(0%)
Potassium
94mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
25g
(50%)
Vitamin A
5IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.5mg
(1%)
Calcium
11mg
(1%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12balls (aprox)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 100 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 100kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 94mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 5IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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