Agua de Tamarindo

1. 1

   Peel the tamarind pods by hand and discard the outer shell.

2. 2

   Its okay if there are still little bits of shell stuck to the flesh, as the beverage will be strained.

3. 3

   Put the tamarind flesh in a saucepan, seeds and all.

4. 4

   Add the water, place over medium heat, and bring to a boil.

5. 5

   Lower the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the pulp is very soft, about 45 minutes.

6. 6

   Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher, pressing the solids with the back of a wooden spoon to extract as much liquid and tamarind pulp as possible.

7. 7

   Add the sugar and stir until it dissolves.

8. 8

   Taste and add a little more sugar if you like.

9. 9

   Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until completely chilled.

10. 10

    Serve over ice.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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