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Tamarind Balls

Cultural Context

Tamarind Balls are a beloved treat in Grenada, often enjoyed as a snack or dessert. This sweet and tangy candy reflects the island's rich agricultural heritage, utilizing the abundant tamarind fruit. Traditionally made during festivals and celebrations, these treats have become a symbol of Caribbean confectionery. Today, Tamarind Balls are popular not just in Grenada but throughout the Caribbean, with variations in sweetness and spice levels.

CaribbeanGDdessert
20 min
easy
12 servings
Servings4
1 cup tamarind pulp
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
2 cloves garlic
1 maribury pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt

tamarind pulp

🥗Healthier: date paste

💰Cheaper: dried apricots

Date paste offers similar sweetness and texture.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with a different flavor.

coconut flakes

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: oats

Almond flour maintains texture while being lower in carbs.

1

Prepare 1 cup of tamarind pulp that is already shelled out.

2

Grate 2 cloves of garlic and add to the tamarind pulp.

3

Finely chop 1 maribury pepper and add to the mixture.

4

Add 1/2 cup of brown sugar and 1/2 cup of white sugar to the tamarind mixture.

5

Add 1/4 teaspoon of salt to balance the flavors.

6

Mix all the ingredients well until combined.

7

Roll the mixture into small balls using your hands.

8

Roll the balls in white sugar to coat them evenly.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

mixing bowlplate

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariangluten-free

Allergens

coconut

Also Known As

Tamarind CandyTamarind Sweets

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