Avena Colombiana (Colombian Oatmeal Drink)
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Avena Colombiana (Colombian Oatmeal Drink)
Description
This recipe combines oats, milk, and water cooked together over medium heat with stirring to prevent sticking. After initial cooking, cinnamon stick, sugar, ground cloves, and salt are added and the mixture continues to simmer gently to develop flavor and soften the oats further. Once cooked, the mixture cools and vanilla extract is stirred in for additional aroma.
Before serving, the cinnamon stick is removed and the drink is blended until smooth. If the blend is too thick, a little more milk or water can be added for the desired drinking consistency. The chilled drink is served with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon on top.
Avena Colombiana delivers a comforting combination of creamy oats and warm spices typical of Colombian cuisine. It is served cold and can be enjoyed as a breakfast beverage or snack.
Stir regularly while cooking to prevent the oats from sticking and burning.Chill the drink thoroughly before blending for best texture.Adjust thickness with milk or water after blending to suit preference.Sprinkle ground cinnamon on top when serving for added aroma and flavor.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup old fashioned oats 50 grams
- 4 cups milk 950 milliliters
- 1 cup water 237 milliliters
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar 50 grams
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves ground
- Pinch salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
Topping:
- ground cinnamon for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the oats, milk, and water over medium heat. Cook, stirring often- especially the bottom and sides, for 15 minutes.
- Stir in the cinnamon stick, sugar, ground cloves, and salt. Reduce the heat to low and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for another 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. Stir in the vanilla extract and transfer to a covered container. Refrigerate until well chilled, at least 3 hours to overnight.
- Remove the cinnamon stick and transfer the chilled drink to the blender. Puree until smooth. If too thick, add a little more water or milk.
- Serve chilled with a pinch of ground cinnamon sprinkled over the top.
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