Caribbean Tamarind balls

The method

1. 01

   Add tamarind pulp and 1 cup granulated sugar to a bowl and mash together with a spoon or fork.

2. 02

   Take small amounts of the tamarind and sugar mix and shape them into small balls by rolling them in your hands.

3. 03

   Make them the size of a marble or slightly bigger, as you like.

4. 04

   Add the remaining sugar to a flat surface, like a plate or a sheet pan.

5. 05

   Roll the tamarind balls in granulated sugar until they're well-coated.

6. 06

   You can eat the tamarind balls immediately, or you can let them set for a few hours or overnight.

7. 07

   Allowing them to set will give them a firmer texture and more crystallized sugar coating.

8. 08

   Enjoy.