Champurrado
- For the porridge from the Philippines, see champorado
Hot bowl of champurrado as served at a Mexican breakfast
Champurrado is a chocolate-based atole,[1] a warm and thick Mexican drink, prepared with either masa de maíz (lime-treated-corn dough), masa harina (a dried version of this dough), or corn flour (simply very finely ground dried corn, especially local varieties grown for atole); panela; water or milk; and occasionally containing cinnamon, anise seed and or vanilla.[2] Ground nuts, orange zest, and egg can also be employed to thicken and enrich the drink. Atole drinks are whipped up using a wooden whisk called a molinillo (or a blender). The whisk is rolled between the palms of the hands, then moved back and forth in the mixture until it is aerated and frothy.
Champurrado is traditionally served with churros in the morning as a simple breakfast or as a late afternoon snack. Champurrado is also very popular during Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead in Spanish) and at Las Posadas (the Christmas Season) where it is served alongside tamales. An instant mix for champurrado is available in Mexican grocery stores. Champurrado may also be made with alcohol.
History
The Mexican drink has been around since the Aztecs, and also back to the Mayan era.[3]
See also
References
- ↑ Palazuelos, Susanna; Tausend, Marilyn; Urquiza, Ignacio (1991). "Oaxaca: Champurrado". Mexico: The Beautiful Cookbook. HarperCollins. p. 53. ISBN 9780002159494.
- ↑ Champurrado at About.com
- ↑ , Champurrado Recipe and History: Enjoy it on December 12, Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe.
|
---|
| | | Soups and stews | | |
---|
| Rice dishes | |
---|
| Egg dishes | |
---|
| Vegetable dishes | |
---|
| Poultry dishes | |
---|
| Pork dishes | |
---|
| Beef dishes | |
---|
| Seafood dishes | |
---|
| Other protein dishes | |
---|
| Cheese dishes | |
---|
| Antojitos of corn dough | |
---|
| Antojitos of wheat dough | |
---|
| Sauces and condiments | |
---|
| Desserts and sweets | |
---|
| Salads | |
---|
| Miscellaneous | |
---|
| Breads | |
---|
| Beverages | |
---|
| Related topics | |
---|
|
- Category
- Commons
- Food portal
- WikiProject
|
|
|
---|
| Traditional drinks (maize and cacao) | | |
---|
| Generic drinks | |
---|
| Chocolate para Mesa (brands) | |
---|
| Brand names | |
---|
| Lists | |
---|
| Category: Chocolate beverages |
|
|
---|
| Varieties | | |
---|
| Parts | |
---|
| Processing | |
---|
| Pathology | |
---|
| Corn-based products | Raw materials | |
---|
| Beverages | |
---|
| Dishes | |
---|
| Corn syrup | |
---|
| Non-food | |
---|
| Misc. | |
---|
|
---|
|