Xocolatl Aztec Chocolate Food

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AZTEC HOT CHOCOLATE



Aztec Hot Chocolate image

Provided by Marcela Valladolid

Categories     beverage

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups whole milk
One 3.2-ounce disk Mexican chocolate, chopped
1 dried guajillo chile, stemmed, seeded and deveined
1 cinnamon stick
1 vanilla bean
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
Ground cinnamon, for dusting
Chili powder, for dusting

Steps:

  • For the hot chocolate: Bring the milk to a simmer in a large heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the chocolate, guajillo chile, cinnamon stick and vanilla bean. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer for 10 minutes, whisking constantly to develop some froth and completely melt the chocolate. Remove the chile, vanilla bean and cinnamon stick from the hot mixture.
  • For the whipped cream: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, or in a large glass mixing bowl with a hand mixer, beat the cream until soft peaks form. Add the powdered sugar and beat to stiff peaks.
  • Pour the hot chocolate into a mug. Dollop with the whipped cream and dust with cinnamon and chili powder. Serve immediately.

XOCOLATL (AZTEC CHOCOLATE)



Xocolatl (Aztec Chocolate) image

This bitter, spicy Aztec drink is what modern 'Hot Chocolate' is based from. For a more authentic version the way the Aztecs enjoyed, chill the Xocolatl before drinking.

Provided by Antipex

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Hot Chocolate Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 ½ cups water
1 green chile pepper, sliced
4 cups water
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Bring 1 1/2 cup water to a boil in a pot; add the chili pepper, seeds included, to the boiling water and cook at a boil for 5 to 10 minutes. Strain the chili pepper and seeds from the water; return the water to the pot. Add 4 cups water to the chili pepper-infused water, reduce heat to medium-low, and bring to a slow boil. Stir the cocoa powder and vanilla extract into the boiling water; cook and stir until the powder dissolves completely, 5 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 46.1 calories, Carbohydrate 8.5 g, Fat 1.5 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 23.7 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

AZTEC HOT CHOCOLATE MIX



Aztec Hot Chocolate Mix image

This recipe comes from Gifts from the Southwest Kitchen. The spiced chocolate mix is reminiscent of the popular Mexican varieties. This makes 10 servings or can be divided into individual servings (1/4 cup each) and given as a gift with a nice mug. Update: Annacia just Zamiled me that she has now mixed this with hot coffee with excellent results for a nice mocha.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Beverages

Time 10m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2 cups powdered milk
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon flour
1/4 cup cocoa
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 cup hot chocolate powder
3/4 cup water, boiling or 3/4 cup hot coffee
1 -2 drop vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Put all of the mix ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
  • To make the hot chocolate, put 1/4 cup of the mix into a mug and add 3/4 cup boiling hot water or coffee, stir in a couple of drops of vanilla extract; stir until well mixed. Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.7, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 31, Sodium 234, Carbohydrate 33.7, Fiber 1, Sugar 29.6, Protein 9.7

AZTEC HOT CHOCOLATE



Aztec Hot Chocolate image

Spicy and sweet. Over the holidays last year, I had hot chocolate with cayenne pepper in it. It was unexpectedly delicious. If you try this, add the cayenne, you'll be pleasantly surprised.

Provided by KelBel

Categories     Beverages

Time 5m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups skim milk
1 tablespoon sugar or 1 tablespoon Splenda sugar substitute
1 tablespoon honey
1 pinch ground ginger
1 pinch ground cloves
1 pinch ground red pepper
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
whipped cream

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine milk, sugar, honey, ginger, cloves and red pepper.
  • Heat to boiling over medium-high heat. Reduce to medium and simmer 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • With wire whisk, stir in cocoa and vanilla. Stir briskly until frothy.
  • Serve in warm cups. Top with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.9, Fat 2.1, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 4.9, Sodium 148.2, Carbohydrate 34.9, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 15.4, Protein 11.9

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