Jamaican Style Tamarind Balls 2 Ways//Tamarind Candy/Spicy Tamarind Balls/how to make tamarind balls

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness while reducing refined sugar.

coconut flakes

🥗Healthier: toasted oats

💰Cheaper: shredded coconut

Toasted oats provide a crunchy texture at a lower cost.

Soak fresh tamarind in hot water until soft.

Strain the tamarind to remove seeds and fibers, collecting the pulp.

Mix the tamarind pulp with sugar in a bowl until well combined.

Add cayenne powder and crushed red pepper to the mixture.

Stir until the mixture is smooth and sticky.

Shape the mixture into small balls using your hands.

Roll the balls in coconut flakes to coat evenly (not mentioned in the description, inferred from master dish).

Place the tamarind balls on a plate and refrigerate until firm (not mentioned in the description, inferred from master dish).

Serve chilled or at room temperature (not mentioned in the description, inferred from master dish).

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