World Flavors Cookbook

Atole de Guayaba

Guava-flavored warm corn masa drink — thick, fragrant, and slightly sweet. The pre-Hispanic drink that warms Mexican mornings.

Cuisine: Mexico

Ingredients

• 100g masa harina dissolved in 200ml cold water
• 1L water
• 6 ripe guavas, peeled and chopped
• 150g piloncillo or brown sugar
• 1 cinnamon stick

Instructions

1. Boil guavas with water and cinnamon until soft. Blend.
2. Strain into a pot. Return to heat.
3. Add piloncillo. Stir until dissolved.
4. Add dissolved masa mixture gradually, stirring constantly.
5. Cook over medium heat, stirring, 10-15 minutes until thick.
6. Serve hot in mugs.