This week on Good Food, Loteria Grill chef and owner Jimmy Shaw, prepares for Cinco de Mayo and discusses the tequila accompaniment – sangrita.
Sangrita Clasica
Yield 14 fl oz
Ingredients
6 fl oz fresh orange juice
2 fl oz fresh lime juice
2 fl oz Tamarind puree
3 fl oz Tomato Juice
2 tsp. Tapatio Sauce
1 dash Maggi Seasoning
1 dash Worcestershire Sauce
1 pinch Kosher Salt
1 pinch powder chile
Homemade Tamarind Puree
1 lb Tamarind
1 Qt. Water
3 oz granulated sugar
Mix all ingredients well and serve with your favorite Tequila. Keep refrigerated.
To prepare Tamarind Puree:
Peel tamarindos and clean very well. In a heavy skillet bring to a boil the tamarindo water and sugar.
Lower the flame and let simmer for about 30 minutes or until tamarind is soft.
Press the tamarind pulp through a strainer to obtain a puree.
Enjoy!