Avena Helada

Avena Helada or Oats Drink is a very traditional drink. You can see it sometimes in Colombia, street vendors with carts selling it along with other Colombian delicatessens. This is a kind of drink you can serve at any time of day.

Avena Helada or Oats Drink (English version below)

Ingredientes

• cucharadas de avena
• 1 taza de agua
• 1 taza de leche
• 1 astilla de canela
• 3 cucharadas de azúcar
• Una pizca de sal

Preparación

1. En una olla mediana poner el agua, avena, azúcar, canela y sal.
2. Cocinar a fuego medio revolviendo continuamente.
3. Cuando empiece a hervir agregar la leche.
4. Dejar hervir la mezcla por unos minutos y luego bajar del fuego.
5. Colar y dejar enfriar un poco antes de ponerla a la nevera, por minimo 30 minutos.
6. Se puede servir con algunos cubos de hielo.

Oats Drink (English version)

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons of oats
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• Pinch of salt

Preparation

1. In a medium saucepan put the water, oats, sugar, cinnamon and salt.
2. Cook over medium heat stirring constantly.
3. When it starts boiling add the milk.
4. Boil the mixture for a few minutes and then lower the heat.
5. Strain and let cool slightly before putting it into the refrigerator for minimum 30 minutes.
6. Serve with some ice cubes.