Caribbean Tamarind Balls

Ingredients

• 450 gtamarind pulp, seedless pulp
• 1 1/2 cupsugar, divided: most mashed into tamarind, remainder for coating

Method

1. 1

   Add the tamarind pulp and 1 cup of the granulated sugar to a bowl and mash together with a spoon or fork until fully combined.

2. 2

   Take small amounts of the mixture and roll between your palms into marble-sized balls (or slightly larger as preferred).

3. 3

   Spread the remaining ½ cup sugar on a flat plate or sheet pan. Roll each tamarind ball in the sugar until well coated.

4. 4

   Eat immediately or leave to set for a few hours or overnight for a firmer texture and more crystallised coating.