Snacks & baking
Atol de chocolate
Creamy chocolate corn porridge, rich and indulgent, reminiscent of the hot drinks sold at Salvadoran markets. Served scalding hot, ideally early in the morning or late in the day.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
Instructions
- Heat 800 ml of milk with the cinnamon stick until it starts to simmer, then remove the cinnamon.
- Dilute the masa in the rest of the cold milk to avoid lumps.
- Pour the diluted masa into the hot milk while whisking and let it thicken for 5 minutes over low heat.
- Add the chocolate broken into pieces, the sugar, the vanilla and a pinch of salt.
- Stir until the chocolate has completely melted and the drink is smooth, about 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, dusted with cocoa if you like.
Variations and tips
Spiced version. Add a pinch of sweet chili or extra cinnamon for a stronger flavor.
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El Salvador
El Salvador
El Salvador
El Salvador
El Salvador
El Salvador
El Salvador
El Salvador
Original Ecomely recipe.