{"id":33891,"date":"2022-12-16T15:37:42","date_gmt":"2022-12-16T15:37:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/familiakitchen.com\/?p=33891"},"modified":"2023-02-19T21:46:56","modified_gmt":"2023-02-19T21:46:56","slug":"vivis-atole-de-fresa-or-strawberry-atole-for-cozy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/familiakitchen.com\/es\/vivis-atole-de-fresa-or-strawberry-atole-for-cozy\/","title":{"rendered":"Atole de Fresa o Atole de Fresa de Vivi: Acogedor y Delicioso"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Atole de fresa, a strawberry-flavored take on a traditional Mexican corn beverage, is the first recipe Vanessa <\/a>Abeja, known as Vivi, makes on Season 3 of her popular Vivis_Table<\/a> Instagram Live cooking series, \u201cFeeding the Soul.\u201d For this episode, Vivi is joined by her childhood friend Martiza, who \u201cthrows down in the kitchen\u201d says Vivi.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Vivi\u2019s atole de fresa or strawberry atole recipe starts with fresh strawberries cooked with brown sugar and water.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Although atole has complex flavors and requires a careful eye on the simmering pot, Vivi makes sure to emphasize how simple this \u201cnext level\u201d recipe can be. Atole (for those not lucky enough to already know) is a cozy drink enjoyed hot or cold made with masa harina. It goes all the way back to the Aztecs, its name derived from the Nahuatl word atolli<\/em>, which means thin gruel watered down<\/em>. Like so many traditional drinks and dishes originating in Indigenous communities, the beverage spread to other countries in Latin America. Atole comes in a delicioso variety of forms and flavors, including chocolate and the special sabor Vivi is showing us how to make today: strawberry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although this is Vivi\u2019s first time making atole de fresa, it\u2019s clear from her Live episode<\/a> that she is pretty confident making the recipe. No surprise, since this young chef who works at Chicago\u2019s Bavette\u2019s Steakhouse and Bar<\/a> and who started out as a street vendor selling Michoacan-style tamales is the one all her family and friends call with cooking Qs. Vivi\u2019s love of food is inspired by her Mexican grandmother, she says, who taught her how to cook. With our shared love of abuela cooking and belief in the power of family and food traditions to remind us who we are and where we come from, Familia Kitchen is honored to partner with Vivis_Table and showcase her \u201cFeeding the Soul\u201d Lives recipe cook-a-longs each month. Shoutout to Vivi!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019m on a mission to keep my abuela\u2019s recipes going. Sharing food with people makes my heart full,\u201d Vivi says. \u201cWhen I\u2019m looking up a recipe on my own, I spend a good amount of time researching different versions of it. I want to know what are the main ingredients that go in the recipe to still honor the recipe while also always adding my own touch.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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Vivi and Maritza make atole de fresa together, via Live cook-a-long, despite living in two different states: Illinois and Wisconsin.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Let\u2019s Make Atole de Fresa: Vivis_Table Live!<\/h3>\n\n\n
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Watch Vivi make strawberry atole and Maritza make banana atole on their latest Vivis_Table<\/a>\u2019s latest Live episode. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

To celebrate atole\u2019s range of flavors and preparations, Vivi makes hers with strawberries and brown sugar and Martiza makes a second atole version, using banana and vanilla extract. Both are declared next-level by their makers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vivi prepped her strawberries before the Instagram Live kickoff, by precooking them with brown sugar and water for about 10 minutes. If you don\u2019t have brown sugar on hand, she says: No problem. \u201cWhat I love about this recipe is you can use any kind of sweetener. You can use brown sugar, regular sugar, sweetened condensed milk \u2014 all that good stuff.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once the strawberries are soft and sweet, Vivi blends and sets them aside. While any blender will do, Vivi prefers using her handheld blender. \u201cI\u2019ve recently started investing in my kitchen a lot more because I love to cook,\u201d Vivi explains. Luckily, her family has caught on and is supportive. Vivi smiles as she recounts how she has been blessed with cooking gifts for recent birthdays and other celebrations.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Once the strawberries are cooked, Vivi heats the milk, cinnamon and baking soda in a separate pot, above.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

No matter what type of milk you use (and you really can use any kind of leche, Vivi says: 2%, 1%, skim and even lactose-free), you definitely do not<\/em> want the atole mix to come to a boil. While Vivi simmers and stirs the milk pot and preps her cornstarch mixture in a separate bowl, she reminisces with Maritza about their high school days and the life lessons they have learned. Topics they touch on include: How to build habits that help you to succeed, how to take care of yourself, the importance of acknowledging when you\u2019re struggling, how to \u201cexercise that comeback muscle,\u201d and the power of serving as mentors to others who may be struggling with mental health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019m here to encourage folks,\u201d Vivi says, still whisking her atole. \u201cI want everyone to be happy. And when you pour into the people, they pour right back into you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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Vivi then uses a spatula to press the cooked strawberries through a sieve to get as much of their delicioso sabor in the atole. Maritza is all for it.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Once the strawberry mixture is thoroughly blended, it\u2019s time to slowly stir in the corn starch. As they add the finishing touches to their atoles, Vivi and Maritza share advice they would give to their younger selves. It’s clear from their conversation that the importance of knowing yourself\u2013what motivates you, refreshes you, inspires you, and energizes you\u2013is essential to these lifelong amigas. Vivi explains that once you find the things in your life that truly feed your soul (whether it’s meditative dancing or long conversations with family), you can start to refill your cup and be able to give back to the people and projects you love. Vivi and Martiza also emphasize the importance of women of color being represented and supporting each other. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Success! Vivi loves how the strawberries she cooked ahead of time with brown sugar taste when added to her atole de fresa. Maritza is pretty happy with her banana atole, as well. Super rico!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Vivi and Maritza chatted on their Live for over an hour, but they promise making atole does not actually take that long. That said, if you find yourself loving the super-chill process of two friends slow cooking atole and keeping it real, take as much time as you need, Vivi encourages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ll be posting lots more of Vivi’s delicioso Live recipes with plenty of heartfelt life wisdom at Familia Kitchen<\/a>. Tune in and join us weekly as we continue to share Vivi’s “Feeding the Soul” series on Vivis_Table<\/a>, with our Familia Kitchen community! Gracias, Vivi and Maritza. \ud83c\udf1f<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ready to Make a Cozy Cup of Atole de Fresa?<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Atole de Fresa or Strawberry Atole<\/h2>\n\n
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    <\/span>Servings<\/span>

    4 to 6<\/p>servings<\/span><\/div>

    <\/span>Prep time<\/span>

    15<\/p>minutes<\/span><\/div>

    <\/span>Cooking time<\/span>

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    Ingredients<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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      1<\/span> lb<\/span> fresh strawberries, washed, trimmed and quartered<\/span><\/p><\/li>

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      1\/2<\/span> cup<\/span> brown sugar<\/span><\/p><\/li>

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      2 1\/2<\/span> cups<\/span> water, divided<\/span><\/p><\/li>

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      3<\/span> cups<\/span> milk (low fat or whole milk, lactose-free\u00a0\u2014\u00a0all work!)<\/span><\/p><\/li>

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      1<\/span> cinnamon stick<\/span><\/p><\/li>

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      1\/2<\/span> tsp<\/span> baking soda<\/span><\/p><\/li>

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      2<\/span> Tbsp<\/span> corn starch<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n \t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t

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      Directions<\/h3>\n\t\t\t
      • In a small saucepan, cook the strawberries with sugar and 1 1\/2 cups of water. Simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring from time to time. <\/li>
      • Remove from heat. Using a handheld immersion blender or regular blender, blend until smooth. Set aside. <\/li>
      • In a second pot set to medium heat, place the milk, cinnamon stick and baking soda. Heat the mixture, stirring constantly. Do not let the milk boil.<\/li>
      • While the milk is warming up, place the cornstarch and water in a bowl. Whisk until there are no lumps. Set aside.<\/li>
      • Using a spatula, press the strawberries mixture through a sieve into the pot with the hot milk, cinnamon stick and baking soda. Mix well to combine thoroughly. <\/li>
      • Slowly add the corn starch mixture into your pot, stirring constantly,<\/li>
      • Stir for about more 10 minutes or until the atole has thickened to your liking. <\/li>
      • Enjoy while hot! <\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\t
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        Notes<\/h3>\n\t\t\t
        • Vivi and Maritza remind us you can also make atole using chocolate or bananas instead of strawberries for more delicioso flavor options.<\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n \n\t\n\t\t\t