BEVERAGE

TAMARIND NECTAR

This tart-sweet drink, a favorite in Central and South America, is a cinch to make with the slabs of frozen tamarind pulp sold at South Florida supermarkets.

• 1 (14-ounce) package frozen tamarind pulp

• ½ cup sugar, or to taste

Place the tamarind pulp and sugar in a blender with 4 cups water. Process until smooth. Adjust sugar to taste. Serve chilled. Makes 6 servings.

Source: Adapted from The South American Table by Maria Baez Kijac (The Harvard Common Press, 2003).

Per serving: 223 calories (1.5 percent from fat), 0.5 g fat (0 saturated), 0cholesterol, 2 g protein, 58 g carbohydrates, 3 g fiber, 19 mg sodium.

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