Salvadoran Atol de Elote
I'm excited to tell you about the Salvadoran Atol de Elote recipe. A delicious Salvadoran drink I heard about from a friend who visited there.
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Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 171 kcal
Equipment
- blender
- fine mesh sieve
- Large Saucepan
- Stirring spoon
Ingredients
- 6 ears of fresh corn kernels removed
- 4 cups of water
- 1 cup of milk
- 1/2 cup of sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a blender, puree the corn kernels with 2 cups of water until smooth.
- Strain the puree through a fine-mesh sieve into a large saucepan, discarding the solids.
- Add the remaining 2 cups of water, milk, sugar, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg to the saucepan.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir the mixture constantly until it comes to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Serve hot, garnished with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon on top.
Notes
Tips and Tricks
Use fresh corn on the cob for the best flavor. Be sure to blend the corn kernels with enough water to create a smooth puree. Stir the mixture constantly while heating to prevent it from burning or sticking to the pan.Nutrition
Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 89mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g
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