Sampalok Candy
Tamarind candy with a medley of sweet, sour, and salty flavors you won't be able to get enough of. It's super easy to make and so delicious. Roll in chili pepper to add a kick of heat!
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 12 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 pounds ripe tamarind pods
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
Line a baking sheet with wax paper and set aside.
- 2
Hull the tamarind, removing the outer shell and inner strings to separate the fruit.
- 3
In a wide pan over medium heat, combine tamarind pulp, water, 1 1/2 cups of the sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Bring to a boil.
- 4
Lower heat and continue to cook, stirring and mashing with the back of a spoon, for about 15 to 20 minutes or until mixture is very thick and sticky.
- 5
Using a teaspoon or small cookie scoop, scoop tamarind mixture and drop in a single layer on prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each mound. Refrigerate for about 1 to 2 hours or until completely cooled and slightly hardened.
- 6
On a large plate, combine the remaining 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- 7
Using the palm of hands, shape each tamarind mound into balls. Roll in sugar and salt mixture to fully coat.
- 8
Wrap about three to four pieces in cellophane or store in an airtight container.