Ingredients
- ½ cup tamarind pods
- 1 cup sugar
- 1½ tbsp very warm water
- 1 tsp green seasoning (with chadon beni, garlic, and chives)
- pinch of salt
- pepper (optional)
Instructions
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Deshell the tamarind pulp and separate the seeds.
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Add salt and green seasoning to the seeds.
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Mix in the warm water.
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Work the water into the pulp. Rub and squeeze the pulp for at least five minutes to soften the pulp.
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Work in half of the sugar (1/2 cup).
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Once incorporated, repeat for half of the remaining sugar (1/4 cup).
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Squeeze to form 1½ to 2 inch balls.
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Roll between your palms to shape the balls.
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Roll the finished ball in the remaining sugar.
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Set aside to dry.
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Refrigerate.
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Enjoy when hardened.
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