Ingredients for Tamarind Juice
- 1 cup tamarind pulp
- Boiling Water
- Sugar
- Honey
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (optional)
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How to Make Tamarind Juice
- Boil 4 cups of water in a teakettle.
- In a heatproof bowl, combine 1 cup tamarind pulp, 2 tablespoons lime juice (optional).
- Pour the boiling water over the tamarind pulp and lime juice. Stir well to combine.
- Add 1/2 cup sugar or honey (or to taste).
- Cover the bowl and let it steep for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight in the refrigerator.
- Strain the tamarind mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a pitcher, pressing on the solids to extract as much juice as possible.
- Dilute the tamarind juice with 2-4 cups of water, depending on your desired sweetness and consistency.
- Add more sugar or honey to taste.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, or 1 tablespoon grated ginger (optional).
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to chill thoroughly.
- Serve over ice. Garnish with a lime wedge (optional).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
1 g
Sugar
160g
Fat
0g
Carbs
14g
