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Tejate with Guava Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup masa harina
- 1/4 cup cacao beans
- 1/4 cup mamey seeds
- 1/4 cup peanuts
- 1/4 cup guava paste, chopped
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 4 cups water
- Ice cubes

Special equipment needed:
- Blender
- Large bowl
- Whisk
- Strainer

Step-by-step instructions:

1. In a large bowl, mix the masa harina with 2 cups of water until it forms a smooth paste.

2. In a blender, grind the cacao beans, mamey seeds, and peanuts until they are finely ground.

3. Add the ground mixture to the bowl with the masa harina paste.

4. Add the sugar and cinnamon to the bowl and mix well.

5. Gradually add the remaining 2 cups of water to the bowl while whisking the mixture until it is well combined.

6. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a pitcher.

7. Add the chopped guava paste to the pitcher and stir well.

8. Serve the tejate over ice cubes in glasses.


- Time:
Preparation time: 15 minutes
- Cooking time: 0 minutes
Temperature:
- Serve chilled
Serving size:
- 4 servings

Nutritional information:
- Calories: 220
- Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Protein: 5g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Masa harina can be substituted with regular cornmeal.
- Cacao beans can be substituted with cocoa powder.
- Mamey seeds can be substituted with pumpkin seeds.
- Peanuts can be substituted with almonds.

Variations:
- Add a pinch of chili powder for a spicy twist.
- Use different fruit pastes such as mango or pineapple instead of guava.

Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to whisk the mixture well to avoid lumps.
- Adjust the amount of sugar to your taste preference.
- For a creamier texture, blend the mixture in a blender before straining.

Storage instructions:
- Store the tejate in a covered pitcher in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Reheating instructions:
- Tejate is best served chilled and does not need to be reheated.

Presentation ideas:
- Serve the tejate in clear glasses to showcase the layers of the drink.

Garnishes:
- Garnish with a slice of guava or a sprinkle of cinnamon on top.

Pairings:
- Serve with traditional Mexican snacks such as tamales or pan dulce.

Suggested side dishes:
- Serve with fresh fruit such as sliced mango or papaya.

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the mixture is too thick, add more water until it reaches the desired consistency.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure to use clean and sanitized equipment when making the tejate.

Food history:
- Tejate is a traditional Mexican drink that originated in Oaxaca.

Flavor profiles:
- Tejate has a nutty and chocolatey flavor with a hint of cinnamon and sweetness from the guava paste.

Serving suggestions:
- Serve as a refreshing drink on a hot summer day.

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Region: Mexican

Taste: Creamy, Sweet, Tart, Refreshing