Refreshing Syrian Tamarind Drink

👨‍🍳 Method

1. 1
   Break the tamarind into small pieces and put in a bowl.

   Bowl
2. 2
   Pour 1¾ cups of the water, warm, over the tamarind and let stand 20 minutes, until it softens.
3. 3
   Knead and squeeze well with your hands, until the pulp separates from the seeds and fibers.

   💡Warm water softens the tamarind block, but only squeezing by hand separates the pulp from the seeds and fibers.
4. 4
   Transfer the pulp to a fine strainer set over a bowl and press it with a spoon, until only the seeds and fibers are left in the strainer.

   Fine sieve
5. 5
   Add the rest of the water, cold, and the sugar and stir until the sugar dissolves.
6. 6
   Add the rose water and stir.
7. 7
   Taste and adjust the sweetness.
8. 8
   Serve cold with the ice.

   Glass (for drinking/serving)