Tamarind Balls vs Tamarind Concentrate
A side-by-side guide to substituting Tamarind Concentrate for Tamarind Balls (or vice versa).
Use 0.25 tbsp of Tamarind Concentrate for every 1 whole of Tamarind Balls.
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Tamarind Concentrate
Conversion: Use 25% as much (0.25 tbsp per 1 whole)
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Notes: Very concentrated; use 1/4 tbsp per ball and thin with water if needed. Strong sour punch—use sparingly and taste as you go.
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Very concentrated; use 1/4 tbsp per ball and thin with water if needed. Strong sour punch—use sparingly and taste as you go. The conversion is use 25% as much (0.25 tbsp per 1 whole).
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Yes — Very concentrated; use 1/4 tbsp per ball and thin with water if needed. Strong sour punch—use sparingly and taste as you go. Ratio: Use 25% as much (0.25 tbsp per 1 whole).
Use 25% as much (0.25 tbsp per 1 whole). For other quantities, use the SubSwap calculator.
They are similar in most uses, but Very concentrated; use 1/4 tbsp per ball and thin with water if needed..
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