{"id":12413,"date":"2021-02-16T10:29:04","date_gmt":"2021-02-16T18:29:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kawalingpinoy.com\/?p=12413"},"modified":"2021-02-16T22:31:07","modified_gmt":"2021-02-17T06:31:07","slug":"tamarind-drink","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kawalingpinoy.com\/tamarind-drink\/","title":{"rendered":"Tamarind Drink"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Tamarind drink is simple to make and so refreshing! Made of fresh tamarind pulp and simple syrup, it's a delicious way to hydrate all year.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Southern California temperature today was almost fever pitch; you could have fried an egg on the pavement if you tried. Alright, I am exaggerating, but it was pretty darn hot! I felt so sluggish and out of energy the whole afternoon; you couldn't have nudged me out of my seat if you tried.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I was sprawled on our sofa, most probably dehydrated, when G handed me a tall glass serving of this tamarind drink. Sweet, tangy, and icy cold, it was the perfect refreshment!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is Refresco de Tamarindo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tamarind drink is a type of agua fresca popular throughout Latin America and typically sold in most Mexican food courts here in Southern California.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It's made of fresh, ripe tamarind pods that are shelled and deveined and then simmered in water to soften and extract the pulp. The resulting pulp is strained, diluted with additional water, and sweetened with simple syrup to taste. It's enjoyed chilled or served over ice as a refreshment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This flavored water is not really known beverage in the local Filipino food scene, but since the tamarind fruit is widely used in our cuisine and readily available in our markets, I urge you to try it. It's loaded with bright, fresh fruit flavor and a great way to hydrate this Summer and all year long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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