A Pati Jinich Recipe
Sweet Orange Pinole
8 cups approximately
Pinole con Naranja
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound (or 1 cup) popcorn kernels, yellow, blue, pink, or white
- 2 ounces (ΒΌ cup) packed grated piloncillo, or dark brown sugar
- 1 2-inch piece of canela or true cinnamon stick, broken into pieces
- Rind of half of an orange
To Prepare
- Preheat a heavy casserole over medium heat for a few minutes. Add the popcorn kernels and start to heat, stirring frequently. Once the kernels start to pop, reduce heat to medium-low and cover. Let the corn continue to pop, shaking the casserole a few times as it does, until you hear the sound of popping practically stop. Remove the popcorn from the heat and uncover. Transfer to a large bowl or baking sheet and let cool.
- In batches, process the popcorn along with the piloncillo, cinnamon, and orange rind in a blender or food processor until finely ground. Store in an airtight container.
