Jamaican Tamarind Sugar Balls
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.
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
Instructions
- 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!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
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.
Nutrition
Calories: 266kcal (13%)Carbohydrates: 69g (23%)Protein: 1g (2%)Fat: 0.4g (1%)Saturated Fat: 0.1g (1%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 9mgPotassium: 194mg (6%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 62g (69%)Vitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 1mg (1%)Calcium: 25mg (3%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
