Atole De Nuez (Nutty Cornmeal Porridge) Recipe

Name: Atole De Nuez (Nutty Cornmeal Porridge)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cornmeal Base; 3/4 cup masa harina; 3/4 cup water; 2 cups whole milk; 1/2 cup almond meal or ground almonds; Milk Base; 2 cups whole milk; 1/4 cup piloncillo (or 1/2 cup brown sugar + 1 TBs. molasses); 2 pinches anise seed (ground between your fingers as you sprinkle); 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; toasted sliverd almonds and heavy cream to garnish

Servings: persons

Cornmeal Base
3/4 cup masa harina
3/4 cup water
2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup almond meal or ground almonds
Milk Base
2 cups whole milk
1/4 cup piloncillo (or 1/2 cup brown sugar + 1 TBs. molasses)
2 pinches anise seed (ground between your fingers as you sprinkle)
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
toasted sliverd almonds and heavy cream to garnish

1
Toast the almond meal or ground almonds in a heavy bottom pan until golden brown (3 minutes on medium). Be careful not to burn, you'll know they're ready when you begin to smell a toasty nutty fragrance. Set aside.
2
Now make the cornmeal base. Begin by pouring water, cups milk and toasted almond meal into a blender. Add masa harina 2 tablespoons at a time blending thoroughly between each addition until you've added one cup in total.
3
Meanwhile, heat 2 cups milk, cinnamon, anise and (or brown sugar ) in a heavy bottom pot. Bring to a gentle simmer.
4
Add the cornmeal base to the milk base whisking vigorously until creamy, removing any lumps.
5
Simmer on low heat. Whisking frequently until atole has thickened, about 3-5 minutes.
6
Serve in mugs topped with toasted slivered almonds, ground cinnamon and a tablespoon of heavy cream in each mug.

254

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cornmeal Base, 3/4 cup masa harina, 3/4 cup water, 2 cups whole milk, and more.

Yes, Atole De Nuez (Nutty Cornmeal Porridge) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Atole De Nuez (Nutty Cornmeal Porridge)

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