Description
Sweet and tangy Tamarindo Candy brings Mexican street flavor home with its perfect balance of sour and sugary notes. Homemade treats like these connect you to authentic culinary traditions and delightful cultural experiences.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) tamarind pods, peeled
- 16 ounces (454 grams) white sugar
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) hot water
Seasoning and Thickening Agents:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) chili lime seasoning or tajin
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) cornstarch
Coating:
- Extra sugar
- Extra chili powder
Instructions
- Immerse the peeled tamarinds in steaming water, allowing them to soften for 20 minutes while gently stirring at intervals.
- Dismantle the tamarinds into small fragments, meticulously extracting the fibrous elements while preserving the seeds.
- Blend the processed tamarind mixture with remaining ingredients, creating a cohesive, smooth paste with uniform consistency.
- Transfer the prepared mixture into the refrigerator, letting it chill and solidify for approximately 20 minutes.
- Moisten palms with water to prevent sticking, then carefully shape the chilled mixture into uniform, compact spheres.
- Utilize spoons to gently tumble each formed ball through either granulated sugar or finely ground chile powder, ensuring complete and even coverage.
Notes
- Tamarind softens perfectly when soaked in hot water, releasing its tangy flavor and making it easier to process.
- Use gloves when handling the paste to prevent sticky residue on your hands and maintain a clean preparation surface.
- Adjust spice levels by mixing different chile powders like ancho, guajillo, or cayenne for personalized heat intensity.
- Store these treats in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, allowing flavors to meld and develop a richer taste profile.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 73 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg