Ingredients and Weight:
- Corn flour: 1 cup
- Water: 4 cups
- Milk: 2 cups
- Sugar: 1/2 cup
- Cinnamon sticks: 3 (optional)
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Chocolate (optional): 1/2 cup (for chocolate atole)
- Strawberry (optional): 1/2 cup (for strawberry atole)
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Preparation Method Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, combine the corn flour, water, milk, and sugar.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, or until thickened and creamy.
- Remove from heat and stir in the cinnamon sticks and vanilla extract.
- For chocolate atole, stir in the melted chocolate. For strawberry atole, stir in the sliced strawberries.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 240 per serving
- Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrate: 45g
- Protein: 8g
Dish Characteristics:
- Warm and comforting
- Creamy and flavorful
- Customizable with different flavors
User Comments:
- "This atole is so rich and creamy, and it reminds me of my childhood in Mexico."
- "I love that I can customize it to my own taste. The chocolate atole is my favorite!"
- "This was the perfect warm drink for a cold winter day."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Do not overcook the atole, as it can become thick and gummy.
- If your atole is too thick, you can add more milk or water until it reaches the desired consistency.
- If your atole is too thin, you can add more corn flour.
- Use a whisk to stir the atole constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
