How to Make Tamarind Liquid

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Place the tamarind pulp into a small bowl.

   Every now and then, squeeze it and mash it a little to speed up the dissolving process.
   
   You can mash it with a large wooden spoon or with your hands. , Do this about 15 minutes after you've let the tamarind pulp stand.
   
   Using the back of a big spoon, push the remaining pulp through the strainer.
   
   This should allow the pulp to pass and the seeds, hulls, and any twigs to remain in the strainer. , Dispose of the contents in the strainer. , For any left over, pour into a jar and refrigerate.
   
   It will keep for up to one week. ,
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   Step 2: Pour the cup of warm water into the bowl.

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   Step 3: Let it stand to soften.

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   Step 4: Pour the mash into a strainer over a bowl.

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   Step 5: Scrape the side of the strainer to get any remaining good pulp to release liquid into the bowl.

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   Step 6: Use the tamarind liquid as required by the recipe.

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   Step 7: Finished.

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