I remember tamarind balls from when I was a child tagging along to the shop with my mom.
There were always small bagsof them sitting by the register when we went up to pay. I always begged my mom to pleeeease get my some. They were my favorite and not something I could get very often. They are sweet, sour, and the perfect level of chewy.
Tamarind balls.
Their base is a tropical fruit called tamarind. They are basically a combination of tamarind, sugar, maybe flour, and some salt and pepper. When you bite into them there is a seed inside.
I’ve never made them at home but will update you all when I attempt! I welcome any tips : )
Photography by Tiffanie Graham
Nyam is Jamaican patois meaning “to eat”.
Tamarind balls are made by blending the pulp of the tamarind, then rolling this into small round balls, followed by sugar being sprinkled all over.