ATOL CHUCO

Atol is a hot beverage made from corn, and is the base for chilate, which is used as a sacred drink in western Honduras.

Ingredients:

Water
Corn
Beans
Red Food Coloring
Salt

Preparation:

Soak the corn the day before you make your atol.  Boil the corn in water until soft. Remove from water, and grind corn. Cook the beans until done. Add the beans, food coloring and salt to taste, to the corn, and stir.  If desired, garnish the atol with ground squash, lemon and chile.