Atol de Elote
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Course
Drinks
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Cuisine
Mexican, Caribbean, Salvadoran, Guatemalan
Atol de Elote
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Atol de elote is a delicious sweet beverage made from corn. A creation of the Mayan civilization, it is now popular in Central America.
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Ingredients
- 7 ears of yellow corn , cooked
- 2¼ cups water (boiling)
- 2 cups milk (boiling)
- ½ cup water (cold)
- ¾ cup sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tick cinnamon (optional)
Equipment
- Colander
Instructions
- Using a sharp knife, slice down along the cob to remove the kernels
- Reserve a few corn kernels for the decor.
- Mix the remaining corn kernels until they are puréed.
- Push the corn purée through a colander into a large saucepan and discard any solid pieces left in the colander.
- Add the sugar and salt.
- Pour over the boiling milk and water and bring to a boil over medium to high heat, stirring constantly.
- Reduce the heat, cover and simmer over low heat for 5 minutes or until slightly thickened.
- Mix the cornstarch and ½ cup (100 ml) of cold water and pour into the simmering liquid. Whisk until creamy.
- Pour the hot atol in cups or bowls, sprinkle with a little cinnamon. Sprinkle with a few reserved fresh corn kernels and serve hot.
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick (optional).
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