Caribbean Tamarind Balls
Sweet, tangy Jamaican-style tamarind balls coated in crystallized sugar.
- 20 min
- 90 kcal
- Vegetarian
- Jamaican
- Dessert
- Vegan
Mellowpan tip: Makes 20 servings, plenty to share.
Ingredients
For 20 servings
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Steps
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Step 1:
Add the tamarind pulp and 1 cup of the granulated sugar to a bowl.
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Step 2:
Mash together with a spoon or fork.
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Step 3:
Take small amounts of the tamarind-sugar mixture and roll them between your hands to form small balls.
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Step 4:
Make the balls about the size of a marble or slightly larger, as desired.
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Step 5:
Spread the remaining sugar on a flat surface, such as a plate or sheet pan.
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Step 6:
Roll the tamarind balls in the granulated sugar until well coated.
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Step 7:
Eat the tamarind balls immediately, or let them set for a few hours or overnight for a firmer texture and a more crystallized sugar coating.
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Step 8:
Enjoy.
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