Chocolate de Agua (Mexican Hot Chocolate)
Dark, bittersweet hot chocolate--made with water, not milk--is enjoyed in Mexico City as an alternative to coffee. It's prepared with a special Mexican chocolate that usually contains cinnamon, ground almonds and vanilla. Look for high-quality brands, such as Taza, Hernán, Rancho Gordo or Seasons of My Heart, which are sold in hockey puck-size disks. To create the classic foam, you can use a blender, a whisk or a wooden instrument called a molinillo and a tall, heatproof pitcher, such as a chocolatera. Both are available online. Source: EatingWell Magazine, March/April 2017
Ingredients
Directions
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Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add chocolate, reduce heat to medium and stir until the chocolate is melted, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour into a heatproof pitcher. Using a molinillo (or large whisk) between your palms, quickly roll back and forth until foamy.
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Pour into mugs. Serve hot, frothing with the molinillo (or whisk) again to add more foam, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
1 other carbohydrate, 1 fat