Mexican Tamarind aka Tamarindo Candy

The Tamarind fruit is very acidic can be extremely sour by itself, but with a little preparation, you can have a delicious sweet and sour treat. Adding some powdered chili will give you some spice as well..

 Lets get started..

Step 1 Gather your ingredients

Here is what you will need:

1 pound Tamarind pods
1 to 1 1/2 cups of water
2 1/2 cups sugar (save a 1/2 cup for later)
1 teaspoon salt
1 to 2 tablespoons Chile de arbol (optional and to taste) or cayenne

Comments

[jessyratfink]

This looks great. :D

[Evolguy]

Thank you..

[gemtree]

*drool* I have a heavy addiction to tamarind. This is AWESOME! Thanks! I shall print and buy! I will let you know how it works out. *wipes drool*

[ccantin]

YUMMY!

[scoochmaroo]

Wow! That looks like an intense process. Well done!

[Evolguy]

Thank you.. It's not to bad once the Tamarinds are shelled..