Paleta de Tamarindo [Video+Recipe] Tamarind Popsicles
Learn how to make paletas de tamarindo, the amazing tamarind popsicle with its combination of sweet and sour that is so refreshing. The perfect summer treat.
Servings 6 porciones
Calories 272kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 cups tamarind fruit (peel beforehand), or seeded tamarind paste
- 1¼ cups sugar (white, granulated) (or to taste)
Instructions
1. Soak the tamarind
- Soak the tamarind in 8 cups of water [1.5 liters] overnight in a large pot or bowl.
2. Sieve
- Strain the tamarind with a fine mesh strainer submerged in the liquid, and crush the fruit with a spatula or fork to remove as much of the pulp as possible.Discard the solids.
3. Freeze and serve
- Add extra water if you find it too strong or acidic. Add sugar to taste.Pour the juice into the popsicle molds, add the sticks (or pour into clean jars), and leave in the freezer for 3 hours, or until they are frozen solid.
Video
Notes
Use an equivalent amount of your favorite sweetener instead of sugar if you prefer it sugar-free.
Nutrition
Calories: 272kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 377mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 57g | Vitamin A: 18IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 2mg
