For this month's installment of She Made / Ella Hace, Heather (Girlichef) and I are cooking with Tamarind. Tamarindos are sweet and sour pod-like fruit used to make sauces, Ponche, and almibar (syrup) for Nieve Raspada. But the most popular use for Tamarindos here in Mexico is in Agua de Tamarindo. Can you believe that in the 3 years since I started this lil' blog, I have yet to post my recipe for Agua de Tamarindo? Unbelievable!
Agua de Tamarindo is the only Agua Fresca I remember drinking during our visits to Mexico when I was a little kid. As soon as we'd cross the border into Sonora, my grandpa would stop at the same tiny restaurant in el centro (downtown) for lunch. I don't remember what we ate, but I do remember the sweet and tangy Agua de Tamarindo. All these years later, Agua de Tamarindo is still one of my favorites.
Whenever I make Agua de Tamarindo, I have to buy double the amount of Tamarindo, because Hubby, the kiddies, and I all love to snack on it like candy.
Agua de Tamarindo is the only Agua Fresca I remember drinking during our visits to Mexico when I was a little kid. As soon as we'd cross the border into Sonora, my grandpa would stop at the same tiny restaurant in el centro (downtown) for lunch. I don't remember what we ate, but I do remember the sweet and tangy Agua de Tamarindo. All these years later, Agua de Tamarindo is still one of my favorites.
Whenever I make Agua de Tamarindo, I have to buy double the amount of Tamarindo, because Hubby, the kiddies, and I all love to snack on it like candy.
