"These Tamarind Chile Paletas are sweet and sour – it marries traditional ingredients found in Mexican-American candy, raspas, and paletas."
Tamarind Chile Paleta
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Prep time: 15mins
Serves or Makes: 6
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ingredients
- 5 ounces tamarind pods, shelled
- 1/2 cup light agave nectar
- 3 cups water
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Tajin chile powder, (optional)
Method
Step 1
Place tamarind pods, agave nectar, chili powder, and water in a pot and bring to a boil. Boil for 1 minute and remove from heat.
Step 2
Let pods sit in water, stirring frequently to remove and dissolve tamarind paste from pods.
Step 3
Strain liquid once all the tamarind paste has dissolved and place in paleta molds.
Step 4
Freeze overnight. Optional-Garnish with Tajin chile powder before serving.