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Tamarind Paste Drink (ukwaju)

Tamarind pulp diluted in water and sweetened with a touch of ginger, giving a tangy, refreshing drink. It's served very cold, especially in hot weather.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. In a bowl, crush the tamarind pulp with your fingers to loosen it, removing any remaining fibres and seeds.
  2. Add the warm water and mix until you have a smooth liquid.
  3. Peel the ginger, finely grate it and add it to the mixture.
  4. Leave to rest for 10 minutes so the flavours can spread.
  5. Strain the liquid through a fine sieve, pressing well on the pulp to get as much juice as possible.
  6. Add the sugar and salt, stir until fully dissolved, then serve well chilled with ice cubes.

Variations and tips

Milder version. Halve the amount of tamarind and add a little more water for a less sour drink.

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