TAMARIND BALLS: Jamaican Candy Recipe

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.

Remove the tamarind fruit from the shell, ensuring no shell pieces remain.

Place the tamarind fruit in a bowl.

Make tamarind balls by folding together 2 to 5 seeds to form a ball.

Roll the tamarind balls in sugar until coated evenly.

Place the sugared tamarind balls on a plate to set.

Store the tamarind balls in a sealed container or plastic bag, and refrigerate or keep at room temperature.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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