Sampalok Candy (Tamarind)

Minda
Minda @MindasKitchen6370
San Pablo, CA

https://www.mindas-kitchen.com/

This is my favorite candy. And now I can make it myself instead of buying them.

Sampalok Candy (Tamarind)

https://www.mindas-kitchen.com/

This is my favorite candy. And now I can make it myself instead of buying them.

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Ingredients

35 min
12 people
  1. 2 poundsripe tamarind pods
  2. 1 cupwater
  3. 2 cupssugar
  4. 1 teaspoonsalt

Cooking Instructions

35 min
  1. 1

    Line a baking sheet with wax paper and set aside.

  2. 2

    Hull the tamarind, removing the outer shell and inner strings to separate the fruit.

  3. 3

    In a wide pan over medium heat, combine tamarind pulp, water, 1 1/2 cups of the sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Bring to a boil.

  4. 4

    Lower heat and continue to cook, stirring and mashing with the back of a spoon, for about 15 to 20 minutes or until mixture is very thick and sticky.

  5. 5

    Using a teaspoon or small cookie scoop, scoop tamarind mixture and drop in a single layer on prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each mound. Refrigerate for about 1 to 2 hours or until completely cooled and slightly hardened.

  6. 6

    On a large plate, combine the remaining 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt

  7. 7

    Using the palm of hands, shape each tamarind mound into balls. Roll in sugar and salt mixture to fully coat.

  8. 8

    Wrap about three to four pieces in cellophane or store in an airtight container.

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Visit my websitehttps://www.mindas-kitchen.comI love cooking specially for my family. So now I want to share my love for cooking to all of you to share with your own family! Enjoy!
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