Breakfast
Atol de anís
Creamy corn porridge flavored with star anise and sweetened with piloncillo. Its warm, anise-scented taste makes it a favorite drink in the morning and at popular festivals.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
Instructions
- Heat the milk with the star anise, anise seeds and cinnamon stick until just steaming, without boiling.
- Let it steep off the heat for 10 minutes, then strain the milk to remove the spices.
- Dilute the masa in a little cold milk until smooth.
- Return the spiced milk to gentle heat, add the brown sugar and a pinch of salt.
- Pour in the diluted masa while whisking, then let it thicken for 8 to 10 minutes over low heat, stirring.
- Serve piping hot.
Variations and tips
More anise-flavored. Add an extra teaspoon of anise seeds during the infusion.
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El Salvador
El Salvador
El Salvador
El Salvador
El Salvador
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Original Ecomely recipe.