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Tamarind and Date Agua Fresca

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Tamarind and Date Agua FrescaMaren Caruso

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

1 pound tamarind pulp (with seeds)
18 pitted Medjool dates
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons superfine sugar
Ingredient info: Tamarind pulp is sold frozen at Latin and Asian markets and in block form at Indian markets.

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine tamarind, dates, and 2 1/2 quarts water in a medium pot and bring to a boil; simmer briskly, stirring often and mashing pulp and dates with the back of a spoon until they break down, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let steep for 2 hours.

    Step 2

    Strain mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl, pressing on solids to extract as much liquid as possible (you should have about 4 cups).

    Step 3

    Transfer tamarind mixture to a pitcher. Stir in sugar and 3 cups water. Chill until cold.

    Step 4

    Fill glasses with ice. Divide agua fresca among glasses.

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