Tamarind Candy Balls [Video+Recipe] Bolitas de Tamarindo
Learn how to make tamarind candy, the popular Dominican bolas de tamarindo with a sweet and sour taste, and lovely combination of textures.
Servings 12 balls (aprox)
Calories 100kcal
Ingredients
- 1½ cup tamarind pulp (double if it has seeds)
- 4 cup boiling-hot water
- 1 cup sugar (white, granulated) divided
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or oil spray (for greasing tray and your hands)
Instructions
1. Soaking the pulp
- Combine the tamarind pulp with boiling water and let it rest until it has cooled to room temperature. Once cooled, cover and leave in the refrigerator overnight.
2. Making candy
- Sift with a large mesh sieve, crushing the pulp to dissolve it. Discard the solids and seeds left. Add ¾ cup sugar with the tamarind juice (taste and add more sure if you find it necessary). Heat in a skillet or pot over medium heat.Stir vigorously; the mixture will begin to change color and get a little darker. When it is so thick that it is hard to stir, remove it from the heat and pour it over a lightly greased baking sheet. Let it cool to room temperature.
3. Forming balls
- Coat your hands with a little oil and form small balls (1 in [2.5 cm] in diameter). Coat the balls with the remaining sugar.
4. Serving and storing
- Serve, or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Video
Nutrition
Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 94mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.4mg
