Sweet and Salt

Tamarind Balls

Ingredients

  • 6 cups shelled tamarind
  • 1 lb sugar
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp pepper sauce
  • Extra sugar for rolling

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients in a bowl and mix with hands until the sugar and tamarind flesh are well incorporated and can be shaped into a firm ball.
  2. Form into small balls and roll in extra sugar.
  3. Taste the mixture and add more sugar or pepper if necessary according to taste.

Trinicooks Tips

Store in an airtight container. These may be refrigerated up to a month.
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