World Flavors Cookbook

Atol de Elote

Name: Atol de Elote
Cook time: 20 min
Cuisine: El Salvador
Ingredients: 4 cups fresh corn kernels (blended) 2 cups milk 1/2 cup sugar 1 cinnamon stick 1/4 tsp salt Ground cinnamon for garnish

A creamy, sweet, and comforting beverage made from fresh ground corn and warm spices.

Cuisine: El Salvador

Ingredients

4 cups fresh corn kernels (blended) 2 cups milk 1/2 cup sugar 1 cinnamon stick 1/4 tsp salt Ground cinnamon for garnish

Instructions

Blend the fresh corn with a bit of water or milk until smooth. Strain the mixture into a pot to remove the husks. Add the remaining milk, sugar, cinnamon stick, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and reaches a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Serve hot in mugs, sprinkled with ground cinnamon.