ATOL DE ELOTE (SWEET CORN AND MILK DRINK)

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This is a classic Central American beverage. It is sweet and silky smooth. The recipe was posted in Saveur magazine and is based on a recipe from Maria Franco, a Salvadoran cook in Los Angeles. It is Mayan in origin, and is for many Central Americans part of a morning and midday ritual. It's believed to be as curative as chicken soup is to many other cultures.

Provided by PanNan

Categories     Beverages

Time 38m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 ears corn
3 cups milk, divided
1 cup sugar
2 cinnamon sticks (about 3-inch long)
1 pinch kosher salt

Steps:

  • Use a sharp knife to remove the kernels from the corn and place them in a blender.
  • Add 1/2 cup milk and puree until completely smooth (2 - 3 minutes).
  • Transfer the mixture to a medium pot, add the rest of the milk, sugar, cinnamon sticks, and salt. Stir.
  • Bring to a boil over medium high heat, stirring constantly. Then reduce heat to medium low and simmer, still constantly stirring, until the mixture is slightly thickened (about 15 minutes).
  • Serve hot.

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