~99 cal · 0g protein · 26g carbs · 0g fat (estimated, per serving)
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Glass of dark tamarind drink over ice
🇸🇸 Juba
Aradaib is the tamarind drink of South Sudan and the wider Nile valley, made from dried tamarind pressed into cakes, soaked, and strained into a dark, tangy, refreshing liquid. Sweetened and served ice-cold, it is especially cherished for breaking the fast during Ramadan and cooling the Juba heat.
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Ingredients
Serves 6 —
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1.5 cups tamarind (pressed cake or pulp)
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3 cups warm water
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4 cups cold water
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3/4 cup sugar
Instructions
1
Break up the tamarind and soak it in the warm water for 20 minutes until softened.
2
Work the pulp with your hands and strain out the seeds and fibers.
3
Mix the tamarind extract with the cold water and sugar until dissolved.
4
Chill well and serve over ice, adjusting sweetness to taste.
South Sudanese Nile-valley tradition.
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Juba. A young capital of bean stews and asida.
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South Sudan. The world's youngest nation, of bean stews and asida.
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Africa. Fifty-four countries of tagines, stews, and fire-kissed grills.
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