Active time
5 minutesTotal time
1 hour 20 minutesYield
3 servingsServing Size
1 glassNutrition
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Ingredients
4 cups water
12 (sweet) tamarind pods
1 teaspoon agave (optional)
½ tablespoon lemon juice (yield from about ¼ lemon)
Instructions
- Remove the shells from the tamarind pods and place the tamarind pods in a pot. Add the water to the pot with the tamarind pods. Bring the water to a boil and let the tamarind pods simmer for about 10-15 minutes until they become soft.
- Once the tamarind pods have softened, remove the pot from heat. Using a strainer, separate the liquid from the tamarind pulp. Discard the seeds and any remaining fibers.
- If desired, add 1 teaspoon of agave to the tamarind liquid. Adjust the sweetness according to your taste preferences. Stir well to combine.
- Add the lemon juice to the tamarind mixture and stir to incorporate.
- Transfer the Tamarind Agua Fresca to a pitcher and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. Serve chilled, over ice. Garnish with a slice of lemon if desired.
An Oldways recipe and photo, courtesy of Sarah Anderson
Nutrition
Calories: 20Total Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Sodium: 0mg
Carbohydrate: 5g
Fiber: 0g
Total Sugar: 3g (Added Sugar: 0g)
Protein: 0g
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