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Champurrado
Mexican Beverage Recipe

This thick, potent drink is authentically Mexican—and unlike any hot chocolate you’ve had before. It’s remarkably rich, so save room!

Ingredients

Serves 4

6	cups	water, divided
1	disk	Mexican chocolate*
6 1/2	ounces	piloncillo, rinsed and chopped into ½” pieces*
1		cinamon stick
1	cup	fresh masa

.*Mexican chocolate comes in disks that are pre-sweetened and seasoned with cinnamon and other spices. Hard, coned-shape piloncillo is dark brown Mexican sugar with a high molasses content. Both of these items can be found in Hispanic markets and some supermarkets. They are also available online at www.mexgrocer.com.

	Directions
	Combine 5 cups of water, the Mexican chocolate, piloncillo and cinnamon in a heavy-bottomed pan set over medium heat. Using a spacious bowl, mix the remaining cup of water into the masa and strain it into the chocolate mixture. Stir constantly and bring to a boil. Pour the champurrado into cups and serve immediately. This drink thickens as it cools.

Preparation time: Approximately 15-20 minutes.

A Barbara Adams Beyond Wonderful recipe
with International Home Chef, Mexico, Yolanda Resendiz.

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