CHAMPURRADO, OR CHOCOLATE ATOLE

Champurrado, or Chocolate Atole image

Provided by Valeria

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