Tamarind Candy

Locally known as sambag or sampaloc in Tagalog, tamarind is mostly associated with sinigang, a dish made with meat or fish with a sour broth.



Yet it can also be a dessert with hints of sourness when it's made into a candy. Its an acquired taste but if you already love the sourness of tamarind in soups, chances are, you'll love it even more as a candy.

Here's a simple recipe on how to make a Tamarind Candy

Ingredients

• 2 cups ripe Tamarind Pulp 
• 2 cups Brown Sugar
• 2 cups Water
• Pinch of salt

How to make Tamarind Candy

1. In a pot, mix all the ingredients thoroughly.
2. Bring to a boil then simmer by lowering the heat. 
3. This is where you can make adjustments to the final flavour of the candy whether you it sweeter or the sourness prevails a bit than the sweetness
4. Mix until the texture is sticky and smooth - and can take a semi solid form
5. When done, remove from heat and allow to cool.
6. Wrap individually in plastic or store in a jar.

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