Spiced Tamarind Juice
Calories: 46kcal
Cool off with this tangy and spiced tamarind juice made two ways using paste or frozen pulp, fresh ginger, and lime. No cooking needed.
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Ingredients
From Tamarind Paste
- 1 tablespoon tamarind paste
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
From Frozen Tamarind Pulp
- 2 oz about ¼ cup frozen tamarind pulp
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Instructions
From Tamarind Paste
- Combine tamarind paste and warm water in a bowl. Stir until fully dissolved.
- Add ginger, cinnamon, and lime juice. Mix well.
- Strain through a fine mesh sieve.
- Serve chilled or over ice. Refrigerate up to 5 days.
From Frozen Tamarind Pulp
- Thaw tamarind pulp. Break into small chunks.
- Soak in warm water for 5–10 minutes. Use hands to mash and extract pulp.
- Strain through a fine mesh sieve, pressing to extract as much liquid as possible.
- Stir in ginger, cinnamon, and lime juice.
- Serve chilled or over ice. Refrigerate up to 5 days.
Expert Notes
Nutrition
Calories: 46kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.05g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 128mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg