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The Changing Face of Mexico

4.5 Recipe: Strawberry Atole

Provided by UNC Institute for the Study of the Americas

Ingredients

  • 1-1/4 cups (170g) masa harina
  • 6 cups (1.5 liter) water
  • 2 cups (225g) strawberries, washed and hulled
  • 1/4 cup (140g) brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Dissolve the masa harina in 4 cups of the water, let stand for 15 minutes. Strain.
  2. Puree the strawberries with 2 cups of water and the sugar. Drain.
  3. Combine both mixtures in a large saucepan and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Serve piping hot. Makes 8 servings.