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Breakfast

Api de avena

A creamy hot drink made with oats and purple corn, flavored with cinnamon and cloves. Very popular at breakfast and served alongside pastries in Bolivia.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Finition

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Bring the water to a boil with the purple corn, cinnamon, cloves and lemon zest for 15 minutes.
  2. Strain the infusion and return it to the pan over medium heat.
  3. Dissolve the oats and cornstarch in a little cold milk, then pour the mixture into the infusion.
  4. Add the remaining milk and the sugar, then stir constantly until lightly thickened.
  5. Simmer for 10 minutes over low heat, stirring regularly to prevent lumps.
  6. Taste and adjust the sweetness, then remove the cinnamon stick and lemon zest.
  7. Serve hot in cups or bowls, with a little ground cinnamon sprinkled on top.

Variations and tips

Dairy-free version. Replace the milk with water or oat milk for a lighter drink.

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Original Ecomely recipe.