Atol de Elote

Name: Atol de Elote
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Salvadoran
Ingredients: 4 cups fresh corn kernels; 4 cups whole milk; 4 cups water; 1 cinnamon stick; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 4 tbsp sugar; 1/4 tsp salt; 4 tbsp cornstarch

A warm, creamy corn-based drink sweetened with cinnamon and vanilla. A comforting traditional breakfast beverage.

35 minEasyServes 4140 cal/serving

SalvadoranNon-Alcoholic DrinkStovetopVegetarian

Ingredients

4 cups fresh corn kernels
4 cups whole milk
4 cups water
1 cinnamon stick
1 tsp vanilla extract
4 tbsp sugar
1/4 tsp salt
4 tbsp cornstarch

Instructions

1

Combine 4 cups fresh corn kernels, 4 cups water, and 1 cinnamon stick in a large pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
2

Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve, pressing on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.
3

Return the strained liquid to the pot. Whisk 4 tbsp cornstarch with a small amount of milk in a separate bowl to create a slurry, then add to the pot.
4

Pour in the remaining 4 cups whole milk and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent lumps.
5

Simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in 4 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/4 tsp salt.
6

Pour into mugs and serve warm.

Questions

Can I make Atol de Elote dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 4 cups whole milk. Swap the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I halve or double Atol de Elote?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. To make a pitcher, multiply everything and stir over ice at the end.

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