CHAMPURRADO, OR CHOCOLATE ATOLE

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This hot chocolate is a breakfast beverage in southern Mexico. It's easy to make and kids love it. This is REAL Mexican hot chocolate.

Provided by Valeria

Categories     Beverages

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/3 cup masa harina flour
3 cups water, mixed with
2 cups milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 (3 ounce) disks mexican chocolate (Nestle's Abuelita and the Mexican Ibarra brands are commonly found in Spanish bodegas)

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl combine the masa or masa harina with 1 cup of the water-milk mixture, stirring until smooth.
  • In a medium saucepan combine the masa mixture, the remaining 4 cups water, and the salt.
  • Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
  • Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is thickened to the consistency of thin cooked cereal, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Add the chocolate and continue to stir until melted and thoroughly combined.
  • Optional: Remove from the heat and beat with a whisk, egg beater, handheld electric mixer, or a traditional wooden molinillo.
  • Continue to whick until a thick froth forms on top.
  • Pour into cups and spoon some foam on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.9, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 11.4, Sodium 140.3, Carbohydrate 30.6, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 19.7, Protein 4.3

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