Tarugos

Name: Tarugos
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexicana
Ingredients: 500 grams tamarind pulp, without skin and seeds; 1/2 cups water; 3 cups sugar; 3 tablespoons chile powder; 1/2 teaspoons salt; sugar, to cover the tarugos; chile powder, to cover the tarugos

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The tarugo is a Mexican sweet made with tamarind pulp, sugar, and chili powder. Although it is more common in coastal cities, nowadays we can find these sweets in markets, stores, candy shops, and more.

The best part of this sweet is that it is made with few ingredients, is very yielding, and can be rolled in sugar or chili powder, so both kids and adults can enjoy it.

Did you know? The tamarind is a legume native to Africa, which arrived on the shores of our country hundreds of years ago and is now used to make fresh waters, sorbets, sweets, and all kinds of sweet and savory dishes.

Click to discover the benefits of tamarind!

Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 11-09-2023

Preparation

15 mins

10 mins

Low

Add the tamarind pulp, water, sugar, chili powder, and salt to a pot. Cook for 5 minutes or until the tamarind dissolves. Once dissolved, cook for an additional 5 to 8 minutes or until it thickens. Remove and place on a tray lined with wax paper and let cool. Shape the tamarind into balls with your hands and then roll them in sugar or chili powder. Serve the tamarind tarugos in a basket with crepe paper and enjoy.