Aradeb (tamarind)
Tamarind soaked and sweetened into a tart amber drink, prized for cooling and digestion.
History and culture
Tamarind (aradeb) is compressed into blocks and traded across Sudan; steeped, it becomes a beloved Ramadan cooler.
Ingredients
- 1 cup tamarind pulp
- 1.5 L water
- Sugar to taste
How it is made
- Soak tamarind in warm water until soft.
- Work through a sieve to remove seeds and fibre.
- Sweeten and chill; serve cold.