In Salvadoran cuisine, one of the most known and delicious drinks is undoubtedly the famous Morro Horchata.
What is Morro
Morro is a plant that grows abundantly and wild in arid climate zones, producing a fruit similar to tender coconut that contains a seed of great nutritional value used to make Salvadoran Morro Horchata.
The morro seeds are an excellent source of unsaturated fatty acids, with oil content of over 30%, and have a quality similar to olive oil.
Additionally, these seeds contain high levels of phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, and potassium, making them an ideal food for health.
And the horchata
Salvadoran Morro Horchata is mainly made from ground morro seeds, but in some parts of the country, especially in the most remote areas, you may find variations in flavor due to the use of other ingredients such as pumpkin seeds, watermelon seeds, sesame, tamarind, and cacao.
This beverage is usually sweetened only with sugar and vanilla, but it can also be combined with exquisite flavors such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice.
This type of drink is delicious because of the flavor contributed by all these ingredients, and although it is very healthy, it must be mixed well to achieve a smooth, homogeneous texture and avoid grittiness.
Horchata is a well-known beverage in many countries. However, many versions only share the use of water and sugar in their preparation; for example, in Mexico, the main ingredient is rice, while in El Salvador, it is the morro seed. Anyway, if you want to enjoy a good horchata, you will find many options in El Salvador that you will love.
