
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.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Finition
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- Bring the water to a boil with the purple corn, cinnamon, cloves and lemon zest for 15 minutes.
- Strain the infusion and return it to the pan over medium heat.
- Dissolve the oats and cornstarch in a little cold milk, then pour the mixture into the infusion.
- Add the remaining milk and the sugar, then stir constantly until lightly thickened.
- Simmer for 10 minutes over low heat, stirring regularly to prevent lumps.
- Taste and adjust the sweetness, then remove the cinnamon stick and lemon zest.
- 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.

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