Atol de EloteSweet Corn Drink
Atole de elote is a warm Salvadoran corn drink with a naturally thick, silky texture and a gentle sweetness. Milk, cinnamon, and vanilla round out the fresh corn flavor for a soothing drink served hot.
Prep
15m
Cook
20m
Serves
6
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- Guatemala
- El Salvador
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Ingredients
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Corn Mixture
- 500gCorn
- 350mlWater
Atole
- 550mlWater
- 700mlWhole Milk
- 90gWhite Sugar
- 1pcsCinnamon Stick
- 5mlVanilla Extract
- 2gSalt
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Method
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- 01
Blend the corn with the water until very smooth, then strain it for a silkier drink if preferred.
- 02
Pour the corn mixture into a pot and add the water, whole milk, white sugar, cinnamon stick, and salt.
- 03
Cook over medium-low heat, stirring often, until the drink thickens lightly and the corn is fully cooked.
- 04
Remove the pot from the heat, stir in the vanilla extract, and discard the cinnamon stick.
- 05
Serve the atole warm.
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