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Tamarind Balls

Tamarind pulp rolled with sugar into sticky sweet-sour balls.

Prep35 min
Cook1 min
Total1 h 36 min
Serves12
DifficultyEasy
Per serving241 kcal
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Antigua and BarbudaDessertVeganVegetarianHalal-friendlyGluten-freeDairy-freeNut-free

Ingredients

For 12 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Tamarind pulp400 g
  • Sugar2 cups
  • Salt1/2 tsp
  • Extra sugar for rolling1/2 cup

Method

  1. SeedWork the pulp with your hands and pull out the seeds and strings.
  2. MixKnead with the sugar and salt until stiff.
  3. ShapeRoll into balls and coat in sugar, then leave to firm 1 hour.

Nutrition per serving

Calories241 kcal
Protein0.9 g
Carbohydrates62.3 g
Fat0.2 g
Fibre1.7 g
Sugar60.7 g
Sodium108 mg
Saturated fat0.1 g
Serving sizeabout 75 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains none of the common allergens.

Quick answers

How long does Tamarind Balls take to make?

About 1 h 36 min in total: 35 min of preparation and 1 min of cooking, plus 1 h resting.

How many calories are in Tamarind Balls?

About 241 kcal per serving, with 1 g of protein. The recipe makes 12 servings of about 75 g each.

Which allergens does Tamarind Balls contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains none of the common allergens. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Tamarind Balls from?

Tamarind Balls is a dessert from Antigua and Barbuda. Tamarind pulp rolled with sugar into sticky sweet-sour balls.

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