World Cuisines

Pinolillo

Nicaragua

The corn drink of the markets: pinolillo — toasted corn and cacao ground and whisked into water or milk with cinnamon and sugar — Nicaragua's national drink (nicaragüenses call themselves 'pinoleros').

What it is

The corn drink of the markets: pinolillo — toasted corn and cacao ground and whisked into water or milk with cinnamon and sugar — Nicaragua's national drink (nicaragüenses call themselves 'pinoleros'). Ingredients: toasted corn flour (pinol), cacao, cinnamon, cloves, sugar, water or milk; tiste is its chilled cousin with achiote. Recipe: 1) Toast corn and cacao; grind with spices. 2) Whisk into liquid vigorously (the froth matters). 3) Sweeten. 4) Serve in jícaras (gourd cups). Serve: at markets and homes, daily. Flavor: chocolate-corn, spiced, frothy. History: pinolillo is pre-Columbian (chorotega heritage) — the drink is national identity. See also: Nacatamales, Gallo Pinto (Nicaraguan).

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