The History of Food
Aztec Empire · 16th Century
Tzoalli
Aztec Amaranth, Seed & Honey Energy Bites
Popped amaranth bound with honey and seeds — the ritual and marching food of Tenochtitlan, and one of the most complete plant proteins ever cultivated.
Prep
20 min
Calories
165 kcal
Macros C/P/F
20/6/7 g
Health rating
4.7 / 5
Plant-BasedHigh-ProteinNaturally Gluten-Free
Popped on a clay comal, bound with maguey honey.
Ingredients
- 150 g amaranth grain
- 60 ml maguey syrup or raw honey
- 2 tbsp toasted pumpkin seeds
- 1 tbsp ground chia
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: ½ tsp ground cacao
Method
- 1Heat a clay comal until a drop of water skitters across it.
- 2Add amaranth a tablespoon at a time; it pops within seconds — sweep it off immediately or it burns.
- 3Warm the syrup until it threads from the spoon.
- 4Work the popped grain, seeds, chia and salt into the syrup while hot.
- 5Press firmly into a shape on a damp board and leave to set before breaking into pieces.
