Como hacer poleada salvadoreña - LECHE POLEADA 🤤

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and suitable for lactose intolerance.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds flavor complexity while brown sugar is often less expensive.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Arrowroot is a gluten-free thickener, while flour is more accessible.

cinnamon

🥗Healthier: nutmeg

💰Cheaper: allspice

Nutmeg offers a similar warmth, while allspice is often cheaper.

Combine the leche and agua in a pot and heat.

Add the fécula de maíz (Maizena) and stir until dissolved.

In a separate bowl, beat the huevo and add it to the mixture.

Add the azúcar, esencia de vainilla, canela en raja, canela en polvo, and a pisca de sal.

Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly until it thickens.

Once thickened, remove from heat and let cool before serving.

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