Instructions

Step 1

Rinse tamarind pods. Bring 2 quarts water to a boil in a medium pot; add pods. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, until just tender and the water is brown, about 15 minutes.

Step 2

Strain water through a fine sieve into a 3-quart pitcher. Remove and discard skin from each pod. Using your hands, place as much pulp as possible from the softened fruit in a blender, discarding the seeds and fibers. Add 2 cups of the strained tamarind liquid to blender; purée until smooth.

Step 3

Strain purée through a sieve into the pitcher. Add 1 quart water and enough sugar to make the liquid sweet but still tart and stir well. Serve over ice.

Rinse tamarind pods. Bring 2 quarts water to a boil in a medium pot; add pods. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, until just tender and the water is brown, about 15 minutes.

Strain purée through a sieve into the pitcher. Add 1 quart water and enough sugar to make the liquid sweet but still tart and stir well. Serve over ice.

Drinks

Sweet Tamarind Drink

Serves
makes About 3 Quarts

SAVEUR EDITORS

(Agua de Tamarindo)
Sweet, tart, and highly refreshing, this drink belongs to a family of Mexican chilled drinks called aguas frescas.

Ingredients

1 lb. fresh tamarind pods
1 cup sugar

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Instructions

Step 1

Rinse tamarind pods. Bring 2 quarts water to a boil in a medium pot; add pods. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, until just tender and the water is brown, about 15 minutes.

Step 2

Step 3

Strain purée through a sieve into the pitcher. Add 1 quart water and enough sugar to make the liquid sweet but still tart and stir well. Serve over ice.

Rinse tamarind pods. Bring 2 quarts water to a boil in a medium pot; add pods. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, until just tender and the water is brown, about 15 minutes.
Strain water through a fine sieve into a 3-quart pitcher. Remove and discard skin from each pod. Using your hands, place as much pulp as possible from the softened fruit in a blender, discarding the seeds and fibers. Add 2 cups of the strained tamarind liquid to blender; purée until smooth.
Strain purée through a sieve into the pitcher. Add 1 quart water and enough sugar to make the liquid sweet but still tart and stir well. Serve over ice.