Mexican atole is traditional at dias de los muertos celebrations, and it's chocolate version, champurrado, is popular at Christmastime.
Tag: Masa
Tlacoyos
For a satisfying Mexican snack, it’s hard to beat tlacoyos, thick ovals of toasted corn masa dough, stuffed with beans and adorned with toppings.
Tamales de Pollo
Tamales are a staple of Central American cuisine. At their simplest, they are masa corn dough wrapped in corn husks or banana leaves and steamed in a large pot, the tamalera.
Nacatamales
Nacatamales are popular steamed corncakes from Nicaragua and Honduras, similar to Mexican tamales, but larger, filled with meat and vegetables and steamed in banana leaves.
Pupusas
Learn how to make this Central American favorite. Pupusas are similar to corn tortillas, only thicker and stuffed with cheese, beans or meat.