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
- SeedWork the pulp with your hands and pull out the seeds and strings.
- MixKnead with the sugar and salt until stiff.
- ShapeRoll into balls and coat in sugar, then leave to firm 1 hour.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 241 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 0.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 62.3 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Fibre | 1.7 g |
| Sugar | 60.7 g |
| Sodium | 108 mg |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g |
| Serving size | about 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.