Atole

What to get ready

• Masa harina 160 g
• Fresh milk 1 l
• Palm sugar 140 g
• Cinnamon 4 bars
• Vanilla 8 g
• Salt 4 g
• Cocoa powder 20 g

Method

1. 1 Mix the mas powder with 120 ml of cold water, then strain through a sieve. When mixed with hot water, the powder will clump immediately.
2. 2 Simmer the milk with cinnamon sticks, palm sugar, and salt for 8 minutes to allow the cinnamon to release its aroma.
3. 3 Pour the flour mixture into the pot in a thin stream while stirring continuously without stopping.
4. 4 Continue cooking for another 8 minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens like a thin cream and the raw flour taste completely disappears.
5. 5 Add vanilla and cocoa powder, simmer for another 2 minutes, then drink hot in a thick cup.

With an appliance

• Microwave 22 min

  Replace step 2: In a deep bowl, combine milk, cinnamon, jaggery, and salt, stirring constantly at minute 3 to prevent the milk from overflowing. Transfer to a saucepan and continue steps 3 and 4, adding the flour and stirring until the raw flavor is gone.