Jamaican Tamarind Sugar Balls

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Jamaican Tamarind Sugar Balls are sweet and tangy treats made from tamarind pulp, sugar, and spices like ginger and cinnamon. They are rolled into small balls and coated in sugar for a delicious snack with a unique tropical flavor.

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Prep Time 15

Total Time 5

Servings: 4 servings

Course: treat

Cuisine: Caribbean, Thai

Calories: 266

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

1 cup tamarind pulp seedless
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger optional
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
sugar additional for coating

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Method

In a bowl add sugar. If using ginger and or cinnamon, add to sugar and mix.
Add a tablespoon full of tamarind pulp to sugar mixture and mix. Use your hands to roll into a ball. Drop again in sugar mixture and mix around for added coating. Remove and set aside.
Repeat the process. Serve immediately or store in a zipper bag. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 266kcalCarbohydrates: 69gProtein: 1gFat: 0.4gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.02gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 9mgPotassium: 194mgFiber: 2gSugar: 62gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ginger or small amount of cayenne can be added. Be careful giving young children tamarind balls containing seeds but the seedless preparation would be ideal.

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