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Champurrado

Champurrado is a delicious and traditional Mexican beverage, often enjoyed during the colder months. It's made from a combination of masa harina (corn flour), water or milk, chocolate, cinnamon, and sweetened with sugar or piloncillo (unrefined cane sugar). The result is a thick and rich hot chocolate drink with a unique flavor. Champurrado is often enjoyed with a side of tamales or pan dulce (sweet bread).
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Beverage, Drink
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 servings
Calories 369 kcal
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Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups water
  • 1 cup masa harina (corn flour)
  • 2 cups milk
  • 4 oz Mexican chocolate (such as Ibarra or Abuelita), chopped
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1/4 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 1 Pinch salt

Instructions
 

  • In a medium-sized saucepan, bring the water to a gentle boil.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the masa harina with 1 cup of water until well combined and there are no lumps.
  • Slowly pour the masa harina mixture into the saucepan with boiling water, stirring constantly to prevent clumps from forming.
  • Add the chopped chocolate and cinnamon stick to the saucepan, continuing to stir until the chocolate is completely melted.
  • Reduce the heat to low and gradually add the milk to the saucepan, stirring constantly.
  • Add the sugar and salt, adjusting the sweetness to your preference. Feel free to add more sugar if you like it sweeter.
  • Let the Champurrado simmer on low heat for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
  • Remove the cinnamon stick and serve the Champurrado hot.
  • You can garnish it with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon or whipped cream if desired.
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Nutrition

Calories: 369kcal (18%)Carbohydrates: 59g (20%)Protein: 7g (14%)Fat: 13g (20%)Saturated Fat: 7g (44%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mg (5%)Sodium: 70mg (3%)Potassium: 343mg (10%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 35g (39%)Vitamin A: 261IU (5%)Vitamin C: 0.03mgCalcium: 225mg (23%)Iron: 2mg (11%)
Disclaimer

Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.

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