How long does it take to make Tamarind Drink?
Soak the tamarind in water overnight, cook with the sugar for about 15 minutes and strain into a concentrate; in a glass, put ice cubes and a third concentrate, and top up with cold water.
24 minTotal
3 minActive time
21 minSetting
Step by Step
| # | What to do | How long |
|---|
| 1 | Break the tamarind into small pieces and put in a bowl | 1 min |
| 2 | Pour the water over the tamarind and let stand 20 minutes | 20 min |
| 3 | Knead and squeeze well with your hands | — |
| 4 | Transfer the pulp to a fine strainer set over a bowl and press it with a spoon | 1 min |
| 5 | Add the sugar and stir | 1 min |
| 6 | Serve cold | 1 min |
How to Tell It's Done
- until it softens
- until the pulp separates from the seeds and fibers
- until only the seeds and fibers are left in the strainer
- until the sugar dissolves
Tips
- Warm water softens the tamarind block, but only squeezing by hand separates the pulp from the seeds and fibers.
More Ways
- Cook the tamarind in water, strain and squeeze it by hand or by pressing it in a strainer; add cold water and sugar, a few drops of rose water, and serve with ice cubes.
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