Caribbean Tamarind balls

• Tamarind Pulp16 ounces
• Sugar1 1/2 cups

Instructions

1. 1

   Add tamarind pulp and 1 cup granulated sugar to a bowl and mash together with a spoon or fork.

2. 2

   Take small amounts of the tamarind and sugar mix and shape them into small balls by rolling them in your hands.

3. 3

   Make them the size of a marble or slightly bigger, as you like.

4. 4

   Add the remaining sugar to a flat surface, like a plate or a sheet pan.

5. 5

   Roll the tamarind balls in granulated sugar until they're well-coated.

6. 6

   You can eat the tamarind balls immediately, or you can let them set for a few hours or overnight.

7. 7

   Allowing them to set will give them a firmer texture and more crystallized sugar coating.

8. 8

   Enjoy.