Molinillo (whisk)

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Artisan working a molinillo on a wood lathe Detalle del proceso de elaboracion de un molinillo de madera.jpg
Artisan working a molinillo on a wood lathe
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Molinillos for sale in Oaxaca, Mexico

A molinillo is a traditional turned wood whisk used in Latin America, as well as the Philippines, where it is also called a batirol or batidor. Its use is principally for the preparation of hot beverages such as hot chocolate, atole , cacao , and champurrado . The molinillo is held between the palms and rotated by rubbing the palms together; this rotation creates the froth in the drink. [1] This process is the subject of a popular children's nursery rhyme in Mexico. [2]

Man creating a molinillo in the city of Oaxaca, Mexico

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