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Chocolate, Cafe, Atole
Fall is here, as the days get cooler, we look forward to our favorite Mexican chocolate, Abuelitas or Ibarras to warm our hearts and souls. Other traditional hot drinks that are served during the holidays are Atole, Champurrado, and Cafe de Olla. The real fun in making chocolate is using the molinillo.
The molinillo [moh-lee-NEE-yoh] is the Mexican "whisk" or "stirrer". It is made of "turned" wood and it is used to froth warm drinks such as hot chocolate, Atole, and Champurrado.
Simply twist the wooden Molinillo between the palms of your hands while placed in a pot of hot chocolate, pour the frothy cocoa into your favorite mug and enjoy.
I hope you enjoy these recipes! 
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Champurrado
There is nothing better than a warm chocolate beverage to warm you up on a chilly morning. This Mexican favorite is flavored with anise and sweetened with piloncillo.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups warm water
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup masa harina (or 1/3 cup nixtamal)
- 1 disk Mexican chocolate, chopped
- 3 piloncillo cones, small, (one ounce each) chopped
- 1 pinch of anise seed, ground (optional)
Preparation:
In a large pot, whisk masa harina into the warm water until thoroughly combined. Add milk, chocolate, piloncillo and anise. Bring to a simmer and whisk with a molinillo, until chocolate is melted and sugar is dissolved. |
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Atole
A thick drink similar to an American hot cereal. It is made with masa and sometimes topped with fruit.
Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup masa harina blended with 1/4 cup warm water in blender
- 3 cups water
- 5 tablespoons brown sugar or piloncillo
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon or 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 teaspoons vanilla or one one vanilla bean
- 1/2 cup pureed fruit (optional)
Preparation:
Heat all ingredients (except for any toppings you may be using) in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat while stirring. Bring to a simmer and continue to stir frequently for 20-25 minutes until thickened. If used, remove the cinnamon stick and/or vanilla bean. Pour into mugs or thick glasses. Warm fruit puree in a small saucepan and drizzle on top of Atole. Serves 2-3 |
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Cafe de Olla
A sweet coffee drink, made with chocolate and cloves. Preparation is a bit unusual. You steep the coffee grounds with the other ingredients instead of traditional brewing.
Ingredients:
- 8 cups water
- 4 oz ground coffee
- 4 oz brown sugar
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 3 cloves, whole
- 1 square of semi-sweet chocolate
Preparation:Boil water in a saucepan, then add cinnamon, cloves, sugar and chocolate. When the mixture comes to a boil, skim off foam. Reduce the heat to a simmer, then add coffee. Steep for 5 minutes then serve. |
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Evergreen High School
Holiday Boutiqe
November 13
La Fina Cocina Holiday Boutique Dec. 4 & 5 San Jose CA
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Buen Provecho!
Rosa
La Fina Cocina |
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