Chili Tamarinds

We know you can't resist Mexican sweets, and these chili tamarinds are no exception; sprinkled with piquín chili and sugar, they are the snack you need. Making traditional Mexican candies has never been so easy!
Ingredients
8
Servings
  • 1 kilo tamarind pods, cleaned and peeled
  • 500 grams sugar
  • 100 grams piquín chile, in powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • sugar, for sprinkling
Preparation
15 mins
Low
  • In a small pot, heat the water with the sugar; when it boils, add the tamarinds and cook, stirring continuously until thickened. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • On a sheet of wax paper, pour the tamarinds, let cool, add piquín chili powder, salt, and wrap in cellophane.

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