Tamarind-Chile Syrup Recipe

• 4 dried arbol chiles, stems removed and crumbled
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup seedless tamarind paste

1. Place all ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat and stir until tamarind is broken up.
2. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved and mixture just comes to a boil, about 10 minutes.
3. Turn off heat and let cool slightly, at least 10 minutes.
4. Once cool, strain mixture into a container with a tightfitting lid; discard solids.
5. Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.

arbol chiles, water, granulated sugar, tamarind paste

Taken from www.chowhound.com/recipes/tamarind-chile-syrup-18966 (may not work)