PinolilloToasted Corn and Cocoa Drink
Pinolillo is a Nicaraguan drink based on toasted corn and cacao. This version is lightly thickened with milk, scented with cinnamon, chilled, and served over ice.
Prep
10m
Cook
10m
Serves
4
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Ingredients
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- 120gCornmeal
- 30gCocoa Powder
- 3gCinnamon Powder
- 40gWhite Sugar
- 400mlWater
- 800mlWhole Milk
- 5mlVanilla Extract
- 8pcsIce
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Method
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- 01
Toast the cornmeal in a dry pan over low heat until it smells nutty, then let it cool slightly.
- 02
Whisk the toasted cornmeal, cocoa powder, cinnamon powder, white sugar, and water together in a saucepan until smooth.
- 03
Cook over gentle heat, stirring often, until the mixture lightly thickens and reaches about 85°C (185°F).
- 04
Remove from the heat and stir in the whole milk and vanilla extract.
- 05
Chill the drink well, then whisk or blend until smooth and frothy.
- 06
Serve over the ice.
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