Spice Up Your Life with Trixy Stix
Get ready to experience a flavor explosion like no other! Our Trixy Stix recipe combines the sweetness of sugar with the tanginess of tamarind paste and a hint of heat from cayenne pepper. The result is a sour-sweet combo that will leave you wanting more.
The Perfect Blend
To create this unique flavor, you’ll need just three ingredients: granulated sugar, cayenne pepper, and seedless tamarind paste. The tamarind paste, commonly used in Southeast Asian and Latin American cuisine, adds a prunelike flavor that’s both tangy and sweet.
Equipment Essentials
Before you start, make sure you have the following equipment:
- A clean coffee or spice grinder
- 20 (8-inch) paper straws
- A toothpick
- Paper for covering your work surface and creating a funnel
- Optional: No. 16 Open Star or No. 5 Round piping tip
The Process
Heat your oven to 200°F and prepare a baking sheet. Whisk together the sugar and cayenne pepper, then add the tamarind paste and mix until well combined. Spread the mixture onto a sheet of parchment paper, cover with another sheet, and roll out to a thin layer. Bake for 35 minutes, then let cool completely.
Grinding and Sifting
Break the cooled sugar mixture into small pieces and grind into a fine powder using a coffee or spice grinder. Sift the powder into a bowl, pressing against the mesh to force it through. Repeat the grinding and sifting process until all of the sugar mixture is processed.
Filling the Straws
Place a sheet of paper on your work surface and prepare your paper straws and toothpick. Create a small funnel out of paper or use a piping tip. Spoon about 1 1/4 teaspoons of the sugar mixture into each straw, using the toothpick to poke it into place. Fold the open end of the straw down to close, and repeat with the remaining straws and sugar.
Tips and Variations
Try using your Trixy Stix as a garnish for cocktails, like the Tamarindo Borracho. Experiment with different flavor combinations by adding other spices or herbs to the sugar mixture. With these spicy sugar sticks, the possibilities are endless!
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