Best Tamarind And Date Agua Fresca Recipes

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TAMARIND AGUA FRESCA



Tamarind Agua Fresca image

Provided by Food Network

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons tamarind paste
1 cup water
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon chile salsa
2 scoops ice

Steps:

  • Blend all ingredients and strain into pitcher, then pour into tumbler or large wine glass.

TAMARIND AND DATE AGUA FRESCA



Tamarind and Date Agua Fresca image

Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Fourth of July     Vegetarian     High Fiber     Low Sodium     Backyard BBQ     Date     Spring     Summer     Shower     Low Cholesterol     Vegan     Tamarind     Party     Bon Appétit     Drink

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound tamarind pulp (with seeds)
18 pitted Medjool dates
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons superfine sugar
Ingredient info: Tamarind pulp is sold frozen at Latin and Asian markets and in block form at Indian markets.

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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).
  • Transfer tamarind mixture to a pitcher. Stir in sugar and 3 cups water. Chill until cold.
  • Fill glasses with ice. Divide agua fresca among glasses.

TAMARIND AGUA FRESCA



Tamarind Agua Fresca image

This is another favorite agua fresca drink of mine. The tamarind has a sweet and sour kind of taste to it. You can find tamarind concentrate in most Mexican or Asian markets. Serve immediately or chill until ready to serve.

Provided by Sherbear1

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

ice
6 cups water
⅓ cup tamarind concentrate
⅓ cup white sugar
1 orange, thinly sliced
1 lime, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Fill glasses with ice. Combine water, tamarind concentrate, and sugar in a pitcher; stir until sugar is dissolved. Pour over ice and garnish with orange and lime slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21.7 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 10.7 mg, Sugar 20.6 g

MEXICAN TAMARIND COOLER (AGUA DE TAMARINDO)



Mexican Tamarind Cooler (Agua de Tamarindo) image

Aguas frescas, mainly made of fruit in season, are so popular in Mexico, that you'll see more agua fresca stands than taco eateries in any Mexican community. Noon meals on family tables are always accompanied by these delicious fruit "ades". Tamarind "water" is one of the most popular.

Provided by Mexi-Rosie

Categories     Beverages

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1/2 lb fresh tamarind pulp
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 liters plain water

Steps:

  • Unpeel the fresh tamarind pods.
  • Scrape any remaining peel bits under running water,.
  • Bring unpeeled tamarind to boil in some of the recipe water.
  • Simmer for about 3 min.
  • Let cool and with hands get the pits out.
  • Process unpitted pulp in blender.
  • Sweeten remainding water.
  • Mix everything together.
  • Sieve for any remaining pulp threads or peel bits.
  • Chill and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.9, Fat 0.2, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 14, Carbohydrate 55.2, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 53.7, Protein 0.8

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