Tamarind Water

Photo: flickr user rovingI

Ingredients

pound Dried tamarind pods

(or 1 pound tamarind pulp with seeds)

1 gal Water

1 cup Sugar

Preparation

Remove and discard the hard outer pods of the dried tamarind. Combine the dried tamarind or the prepared pulp with the water and bring to a boil. Cook over medium heat about 30 minutes, or until the flesh is very soft, occasionally stirring and mashing with a whisk to break up the flesh and separate the seeds.

Strain and discard the solids. Cool to room temperature and chill. Serve in tall glasses with plenty of ice.

This recipe yields about 2 1/2 quarts of beverage.