Chili Tamarinds

Name: Chili Tamarinds
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: PTnullM
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Mexicana
Ingredients: 1 kilo tamarind pods, cleaned and peeled; 500 grams sugar; 100 grams piquín chile, in powder; 1 teaspoon salt; sugar, for sprinkling

Mauricio Eggleton

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!

Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 28-08-2020

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.