Atole Hot Cornmeal Beverage Food

MEXICAN-STYLE ATOLE

Steps:

• Step 1 Add water, brown sugar cane and cinnamon sticks to large, heavy pot over medium-high heat. Bring water to boil, stirring occasionally to dissolve sugar. Step 2 Meanwhile, in medium bowl using whisk, whisk together masarica, salt and milk until completely smooth. Pour masarica mixture into pot with sugar mixture and bring liquid to boil, whisking occasionally; reduce heat to low. Stir in vanilla extract and continue cooking, whisking occasionally, until mixture is smooth and thick, about 10 minutes more. The atole is ready when the drink coats the back of wooden spoon. Step 3 Remove pot from heat. Divide atole evenly among serving mugs. Serve warm.

ATOLE - HOT CORNMEAL BEVERAGE

Steps:

• In saucepan stir together 1/2 cup of the milk, tortilla flour, and 1/2 cup water.
• Cook and stir over low heat till thickened and bubbly.
• Blend in remaining 1 1/2 cups milk, sugar, salt, and vanilla; heat through.
• Serve hot atole in mugs; sprinkle with ground cinnamon or place a cinnamon stick in each mug.
• Makes 6 (4-ounce) servings.

BLUE CORN ATOLE

Steps:

• 1. In a large saucepan, whisk milk into the masa flour little by little until completely mixed and free of lumps. Heat over meadium heat, stirring constantly, until it just begins to thicken. Add cinnamon and sugar. Stir vigorously until sugar is dissolved, then bring to a boil, stirring constantly to keep it from becoming lumpy. Serve hot in mugs.