Hot Chocolate - South American Style |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This is a traditional South American chocolate drink, but to market it well I made it hot chocolate, even though in the old days, South Americans didn't drink it hot. The recipe uses chili powder, and I used red bell pepper to match the sweetness of the chocolate. This is a good way to bring an old recipe into today. Ingredients:
1/4 cup white sugar |
1/4 cup dutch process cocoa powder |
2 tablespoons chili powder |
1 cup water |
1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips |
2 cups milk |
2 tablespoons cherry brandy (optional) |
Directions:
1. In a saucepan over low heat, stir together the sugar, cocoa powder and chili powder. Cook and stir for 5 minutes. Add water and bell pepper strips, and mix well. Bring to a simmer, and stir in milk. When the mixture is heated to your liking, remove the pepper strips with a slotted spoon. Add cherry brandy if using, and serve.
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