Description
Champurrado is a slightly spicier and thicker version of hot chocolate. Drink it to ward off the winter blues.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup (120 ml) water
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) masa
- 1 disk of Mexican chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 1 star anise
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- pinch of sea salt
- 2 cups (480 ml) milk
- 1 1/2 tbsp (22 ml) maple syrup, or to taste
Instructions
- In a small pot over medium-high heat, bring the water to a simmer and add the masa. Stir with a whisk until the masa thickens and there are no chunks. Add the cinnamon, star anise, sea salt and chocolate and stir until the chocolate is completely melted.
- Add the milk and keep stirring until very smooth. Add the maple syrup, taste for sweetness, and then bring the mixture to a steady simmer, whisking constantly for frothiness.
- Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Category: Drinks
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 240