Chocolate de la abuelita con Arroz
Rice with chocolate
Hot Drink {Guatemalan Atole}
Rice, chocolates, sugar, water, ground cinnamon
🍚Recipe:🍫
2 gallons of water. Add the cinnamon to the water and bring to a boil
While you wash the rice, dissolve the chocolate I use two discs of chocolate; that is a matter of taste.
When the water starts to boil, add the rice and cook it for 20 minutes.
Once the rice is cooked, add the dissolved chocolate and boil it for another 5 minutes.
Add the sugar, stir, turn off the burner, and enjoy! 😋 The sugar is to taste.
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Arroz con chocolate
🍚Arroz, chocolate, azúcar, agua, canela molida
🍚Receta:🍫
2 galones de agua. Añada la canela al agua y póngala a hervir.
Mientras lava el arroz, disuelva el chocolate (yo utilizo dos discos de chocolate; esto es cuestión de gustos).
Cuando el agua empiece a hervir, añade el arroz y cuécelo durante 20 minutos.
Una vez cocido el arroz, añade el chocolate disuelto y déjalo hervir otros 5 minutos.
Añade el azúcar, remueve, apaga el fuego... ¡y a disfrutar! 😋 El azúcar es al gusto.
Having tried this traditional Guatemalan atole recipe myself, I found it not only delicious but also wonderfully comforting on chilly days. The use of ground cinnamon added a warm, aromatic layer that perfectly complements the bittersweet richness of the chocolate discs known as 'Chocolate Abuelita.' One tip I discovered while preparing this recipe is to adjust the sugar gradually to suit your taste, as the chocolate discs can vary in sweetness. I also experimented by briefly toasting the rice before boiling it, which brought out a subtle nutty flavor enhancing the overall depth of this hot drink. Additionally, if you're open to variations, some locals like to add a splash of milk or evaporated milk towards the end for a creamier texture. This rice and chocolate combination stands out as both a nourishing beverage and a cultural experience, perfect for sharing with family and friends. It’s a hands-on, heartwarming recipe that reminds me of the traditional 'Arroz con Chocolate' enjoyed in many Guatemalan households, celebrating heritage and the simple joy of homemade comfort food.