Atole- A Delicious Mexican Porridge

Atole is Mexican food made from cornmeal and cornstarch, or in Mexican term: masa harina. This is a traditional Mexican dish with porridge-like consistency. It’s great for a chilly day, like Autumn and Winter. Yet it can be served hot or cold. Atole is classically eaten at breakfast. Atole can be sweetened and added with sugar, fruit, honey, vanilla, or cinnamon.

-Place the mixture of cornmeal and cornstarch into a blender and blend until there are no lumps. This is the masa harina.

-Put water in a medium-sized saucepan and transfer the blended Masa into it.  Stir until it mixes well with water. Slowly boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.

-Lessen heat to low and keep on cooking for another 6 to 8 minutes. Stir constantly, and observe until the cereal thickens.

-Pour in sugar while stirring. Keep on stirring until sugar is totally dissolved. Add vanilla, if desired.

-Remove saucepan from stove and serve hot in mugs. Cinnamon can also be sprinkled as an option.

In Scottsdale, you can get a warm Mexican meal at the best prices from Blue Adobe Grille at 10885 North Frank Lloyd Wright BLVD, Scottsdale, AZ 85259-- 2 Blocks North of Shea on Frank Loyd Wright (NE Corner of Frank Loyd Wright & Shea).