Iced Tamarind

Es Gula Asam

One of the secrets to cooling off on a hot day or after an especially spicy dish is to ally yourself with the engaging tartness of tamarind.

1/4 cup sugar
1 cup tamarind water
1 cup water

• Make a tamarind syrup by dissolving the sugar into the tamarind water in saucepan. Simmer for several minutes. This mixture can be cooled and stored in the refrigerator for later use.
• To prepare the es asam, combine 1 part tamarind syrup with 1 part water. Serve over ice with extra sugar on the side for those who like it sweet.