Tamarind and Date Agua Fresca |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Ingredients:
1 pound tamarind pulp (with seeds) |
18 pitted medjool dates |
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons superfine sugar |
Directions:
1. Combine tamarind, dates, and 2 1/2 quarts water in a medium pot and bring to a boil; simmer briskly, stirring often and mashing pulp and dates with the back of a spoon until they break down, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let steep for 2 hours.
2. Strain mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl, pressing on solids to extract as much liquid as possible (you should have about 4 cups).
3. Transfer tamarind mixture to a pitcher. Stir in sugar and 3 cups water. Chill until cold.
4. Fill glasses with ice. Divide agua fresca among glasses.
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