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Gluten-Free Tamarind Balls recipe by Safe Plated

Gluten-Free Tamarind Balls

Sweet and tangy tamarind balls, a popular Caribbean treat made gluten-free.

30m12 servings
WHEAT-free
80 cal|0.5g protein|20g carbs|0.5g fat|1g fiber

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Tamarind Pulp
  • 0.75 cup Brown Sugar
  • 0.25 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tsp Ginger, grated
  • 0.5 tsp Allspice
  • 0.25 cup Coconut Flour, for coating

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1In a saucepan, combine tamarind pulp, brown sugar, granulated sugar, grated ginger, and allspice.
  2. 2Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and forms a paste (about 8-10 minutes).
  3. 3Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  4. 4Using your hands, roll the mixture into small balls.
  5. 5Roll each ball in coconut flour to coat.
  6. 6Place the tamarind balls on a plate and let them cool completely before serving.

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