Tamarind Balls

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  "diet": "V",
  "name": "Tamarind Balls",
  "page": 46,
  "type": "The Rock of Bral",
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    "entries": [
      "For those seeking sugary baubles to brighten the palate, do not neglect the sour yet sweet tamarind balls that festoon the market stalls of Trademeet and the areas surrounding Firedrake Bay in the lands of Faerûn. From Amn to Calimshan to Tashalar, these tasty morsels made of tamarind pulp and dates are a much beloved dessert and trail-side snack. Some of the finest examples exist a few miles to the south of Trademeet in Mosstone, at the venerable Drover's Last Drink, where they add a bit of vanilla and large-crystal sugar to the mix. These treats travel well, and spelljammer captains docking at Baldur's Gate have brought them to the Rock of Bral and beyond, where they are much sought after by astral elves, giff, and even space clowns."
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  },
  "makes": "18 tamarind balls",
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  "source": "HFFotM",
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  "noteCook": [
    "Rectangular blocks of tamarind pulp are available at many international markets. Often the package says that the pulp is seedless, but that's not always the case. Make sure there are no seeds before adding the pulp to the food processor.",
    "Large-crystal sugar, such as Demerara, Turbinado, or Trader Joe's organic cane sugar, makes a particularly pretty coating, but you can certainly use regular granulated sugar."
  ],
  "dishTypes": [
    "sweet"
  ],
  "ingredients": [
    {
      "type": "ingredient",
      "entry": "{=amount1/v} ounces tamarind pulp (see Cook's Note)",
      "amount1": 6
    },
    {
      "type": "ingredient",
      "entry": "{=amount1/v} cup tightly packed, quartered pitted dates (quartered lengthwise)",
      "amount1": 0.25
    },
    {
      "type": "ingredient",
      "entry": "{=amount1/v} cup granulated sugar, plus more as needed",
      "amount1": 0.25
    },
    {
      "type": "ingredient",
      "entry": "{=amount1/v} teaspoon vanilla extract",
      "amount1": 0.5
    },
    {
      "type": "ingredient",
      "entry": "{=amount1/v} pinch kosher salt",
      "amount1": 1
    },
    {
      "type": "ingredient",
      "entry": "{=amount1/v} tablespoons large-crystal sugar (such as Turbinado or Demerara)",
      "amount1": 3
    }
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  "instructions": [
    "Using your fingers, break up the tamarind pulp into very small bits, feeling for whole seeds or large fragments and removing any that you discover. Transfer to a food processor or mini chopper. Add the dates, granulated sugar, vanilla, and salt and process or chop until the ingredients are combined and very finely chopped, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Transfer the mixture to a small bowl.",
    "Place the large-crystal sugar in a wide, shallow bowl. Roll 2-teaspoon portions of the tamarind mixture into eighteen scant 1-inch balls, gently pressing as you roll to help them cohere. Working with three or four balls at a time, roll them in the crystal sugar, pressing gently to help it adhere. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days."
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      "source": "HFDoMM"
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  "_fullIngredients": [
    {
      "type": "ingredient",
      "entry": "6 ounces tamarind pulp (see Cook's Note)",
      "amount1": 6
    },
    {
      "type": "ingredient",
      "entry": "¼ cup tightly packed, quartered pitted dates (quartered lengthwise)",
      "amount1": 0.25
    },
    {
      "type": "ingredient",
      "entry": "¼ cup granulated sugar, plus more as needed",
      "amount1": 0.25
    },
    {
      "type": "ingredient",
      "entry": "½ teaspoon vanilla extract",
      "amount1": 0.5
    },
    {
      "type": "ingredient",
      "entry": "1 pinch kosher salt",
      "amount1": 1
    },
    {
      "type": "ingredient",
      "entry": "3 tablespoons large-crystal sugar (such as Turbinado or Demerara)",
      "amount1": 3
    }
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