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Punches en Alguashte

Cultural Context

Punches en Alguashte is a traditional Salvadoran drink made with almonds, reflecting the country's rich agricultural heritage. It is often enjoyed during celebrations and gatherings, serving as a refreshing treat on warm days. This drink showcases the use of local ingredients and is cherished for its creamy texture and sweet, spiced flavor, making it a beloved part of Salvadoran culture.

SalvadoranSVdrink
15 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
12 eggs
2 heads of onion
celery
tomato
4 teaspoons margarine or butter
4 cups water
6 cups water
seasoning
salt
cilantro

almonds

🥗Healthier: cashews

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Cashews provide a similar creamy texture while being slightly lower in calories.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers a natural sweetness with a different flavor profile.

cinnamon

🥗Healthier: cinnamon sticks

💰Cheaper: ground cinnamon

Ground cinnamon is often more affordable and easier to use.

vanilla

🥗Healthier: vanilla extract

💰Cheaper: vanilla flavoring

Vanilla flavoring is a more economical option with a similar taste.

1

Wash the eggs before using them.

2

Heat the kitchen and prepare the crabs.

3

Clean the crabs thoroughly with a brush.

4

Remove the shell from the crabs if desired.

5

Chop vegetables including 2 heads of onion and celery.

6

Prepare the masa (dough) for tortillas.

7

Toast seeds for seasoning and grind them into powder.

8

Blend the chopped onion with water until smooth.

9

Heat a pot and add 4 teaspoons of margarine or butter.

10

Add the crabs to the pot and cook them.

11

Add chopped vegetables and seasoning to the pot.

12

Add 6 cups of water to the pot and let it boil.

13

Adjust the thickness of the mixture by adding more or less water and masa.

14

Add cilantro for flavor.

Equipment Needed

potblenderbrush

Spice Level:

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Allergens

nuts

Also Known As

Punches de AlguashtePunches en Almendra

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