Caribbean Recipes – Tamarind Drink

News Americas, NEW YORK, NY: With the heat stifling in many U.S. cities, we offer this recipe this week for a refreshing Caribbean beverage that is also healthy and a good liver cleanser. Here is our recipe for Tamarind Drink.

INGREDIENTS

2 cups tamarind pulp

2 quarts boiling water

2 tablespoons sugar (to taste)

honey (optional)

2 tablespoons lime juice (to taste) (optional)

METHOD

In a teakettle bring water to a boil.

Place the tamarind pulp in a heatproof mixing bowl or baking dish.

Add lime juice if using it.

Pour boiling water over the tamarind.

Stir in sugar and/or honey.

Cover and allow to stand several hours or overnight.

Strain the tamarind water through a strainer or clean cloth.

Dilute with more water and add more sugar or honey to taste.

Refrigerate and serve over ice.

As variations, a few spoonfuls of cinnamon, vanilla, or grated ginger may be combined with the tamarind pulp before the water is added.