Mexican · drink
Atole de Guayaba
Atole de Guayaba reads citrus 7.4, fruity 6.9 and sweetness 5.2 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Mexican drink, about 30 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 1.2 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 8.4 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 8.2 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.9 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 1.7 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 3.2 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Citrus 7.4 · Fruity 6.9 · Sweetness 5.2 · Warm Spice 3.0 · Floral 2.9 · Sourness 2.7 · Earthy 1.9 · Richness 1.4 · Umami 1.2 · Nutty 1.0 · Bitterness 0.5
What's in it (6)
- 6 guavas halved
- 1/4 cup masa harina
- 1/2 cup piloncillo
- 4 cups water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 cup milk
Time & effort: about 30 min (15 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 77.6 kcal, 5.4 g protein, 0.5 g fat, 12.6 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Simmer chopped guavas with water, cinnamon, and piloncillo until soft, then strain to remove seeds and skin.
- Dissolve masa harina in cold water and whisk into the warm guava liquid.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the atole thickens to a drinkable porridge consistency.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.