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Tamarind
$9.00
Aradeeb is the Sudanese name for Tamarind fruit, a tropical fruit that grows inside long brown pods. The sticky pulp found within these pods is the edible part, characterized by a very tart and tangy flavor mixed with some sweetness. Aradeeb is used in Sudanese cuisine to prepare a sweet and sour, refreshing drink served chilled, and is also used as a natural souring agent in cooking and preparing sauces.
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Aradeeb is the common name in Sudan for the Tamarind fruit (Tamarindus indica), a tropical evergreen tree famous throughout Africa and Asia. Aradeeb is considered a vital ingredient in Sudanese cuisine, especially during the month of Ramadan, when its consumption peaks.
The Fruit and Characteristics: The fruit consists of long, woody, brown pods. The most valuable part is the dark brown, sticky pulp that surrounds the seeds inside the pods. This pulp is rich in sugars and acids, particularly tartaric acid, which gives it a refreshingly intense sour flavor balanced by a natural sweetness. Aradeeb is typically sold in the form of compressed blocks of dried pulp.
Primary Uses:
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The Beverage (Aradeeb Juice): The pulp is steeped and strained to prepare a chilled, sweet-and-sour drink that is considered one of Sudan’s main refreshing and invigorating beverages.
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Cooking: Aradeeb is used as a natural souring agent in stews, sauces, and dishes that require a balance between sour, sweet, and salty flavors.
In summary, Aradeeb represents an important nutritional and heritage element in Sudan, offering a unique taste and health benefits simultaneously.
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