Tamarind Drink [Recipe + Video] Jugo de Tamarindo
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Tamarind Drink [Recipe + Video] Jugo de Tamarindo
Description
The Tamarind Drink features tamarind pods soaked overnight to release their pulp into water, resulting in a deeply flavored base. Straining removes solids, leaving a smooth liquid whose tartness can be softened with added water and balanced with sugar. This drink's distinctive sour note comes from tamarind's natural acidity, while the sweetness counters it, producing a balanced and refreshing beverage. The recipe's simplicity depends on soaking and straining without cooking, preserving the bright tamarind flavor.
Texture is smooth with some natural pulp strains removed, making it easy to drink cold. It pairs well with spicy or savory dishes due to its acidity and sweet balance. The recipe's customization by adjusting sugar and water levels allows tailoring to personal taste or tamarind strength.
For serving, it is best chilled with ice to enhance its refreshing qualities. Adjustments can be made to sweetness or dilution depending on the initial tamarind concentration and individual preference.
Ingredients
- 3 cup tamarind peel beforehand), or seeded tamarind paste, fruit
- 1¼ cup granulated sugar or to taste
- ice
Instructions
1. Soaking
- Soak the tamarind in 8 cups of water [1.5 liters] overnight in a large pot or bowl.
2. Strain
- Strain the tamarind with a fine mesh strainer submerged in the liquid, and crush the fruit with a spatula or fork to remove as much of the pulp as possible.Discard the solids.
3. Serve
- Add extra water if you find it too strong or acidic. Add sugar to taste. Serve with ice.
Notes
- Substitute sugar with your preferred sweetener to reduce sugar content while maintaining sweetness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6porciones
Amount Per Serving
Calories 272 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 272kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 71g | 24% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 17mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 377mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 57g | 114% |
| Vitamin A | 18IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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