Atol Shuco

Delicious hot drink considered the oldest in El Salvador, made with fermented corn. Its preparation is simple and traditional. Let's see how it's made.

The atol shuco from El Salvador has its roots in indigenous tradition, being a beverage that has endured over the centuries. Its history is intertwined with the identity and collective memory of the community, showcasing the richness of the country's culinary culture.

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Atol Shuco

Appetizers
1 hour
Boiled
10 Servings

Ingredients

Atol Shuco

2 pounds of Purple or black corn

Cooked whole beans

Aguashte in water

Spicy chili

1 pinch of Salt

Preparation (simple version)

Step 1 : Soak the corn in water during the morning and grind it at night, letting it rest in water. Atol Shuco - Preparation - Step 1
Step 2 : Strain the mixture, add water and salt, and cook in a pot until it reaches a thick consistency. Atol Shuco - Preparation - Step 2
Step 3 : Serve hot in a small gourd and accompany with aguashte, beans, cooked castilla, chili, and French bread. Atol Shuco - Preparation - Step 3

Preparation

Step 1 : Soak the corn during the morning and grind it at night, letting it rest in a bit of water.

Step 2 : When preparing, strain the mixture and add water and salt to taste, then bring everything to a boil in a pot until a thick consistency is achieved.

Step 3 : Serve the hot atol in a small gourd and can be accompanied with aguashte, beans, cooked castilla, and a few drops of chili.

Step 4 : It is usually served with bread, such as French bread.

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