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Xocolatl (Aztec Chocolate)

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"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." — Antipex

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1 1/2 cups water
1 green chile pepper, sliced
4 cups water

1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

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Directions

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.

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PREP 5 mins
COOK 15 mins
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This is hard to rate because I think of sweetened hot chocolate, which this is NOT! It is a drink that one's tastes must adjust to. I tried this as a hot drink and as a cold drink; I prefer it cold. It will take a while for my tastes to adjust to this drink!

—sueb

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jun 20, 2011

Very interesting taste!

—KBJR

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6 Ratings

Jan 06, 2012

This is a wonderful drink. Hot or cold it really fits the bill. I make a batch in the mornings and drink small cups throughout the day. You can also add cream and sweetener for a more conventional taste. I rarely do this, but some members of my family do and they really like it that way.

—DustyM

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Feb 06, 2012

Good starting point but this had no appeal. Maybe I wasn't using the right peppers as nothing in my market was labelled "green chili" so I went with jalapeños. Anyway after giving up, I arrived at boiling water with vanilla and a few shakes of each salt and ground cayenne per serving. Much better job of covering up the bitterness of the cocoa, and without the mess of steeping peppers.

—AaronJ

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Jul 02, 2012

Tasty and fast! As everyone else said, the taste is very different than normal hot chocolate. Replaced the green chili pepper with 2 tsp chili powder (it was really spicy so less would probably be appropriate. And I poured boiling water directly in a mug with all the dry ingredients and with a bit of stirring it turned out perfectly.

—krono

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Jul 03, 2012

I would give 3.5 stars. The taste is very interesting, but I can`t say I liked this so much. The chocolate was very hot and after a few sips the taste became boring. I could hardly drink more than 1/3 cup at once. Then I added more water to reduce the hot taste and the chocolate became just right for me. And I added a little sugar to taste. Probable will make again, but with modifications. But thanks for posting, I like trying new things.

—DiamondGirl amanecer

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Nutrition

Calories
46 kcal
2%

Carbohydrates
8.5 g
3%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
1.5 g
2%

Fiber
3.9 g
16%

Protein
2.6 g
5%

Sodium
24 mg
< 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Xocolatl (Aztec Chocolate)

Serving Size: 1/2 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 2
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 46
Calories from Fat: 14

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.5g 2 %
Saturated Fat 0.9g 4 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 24mg < 1 %
Potassium 253mg 7 %
Total Carbohydrates 8.5g 3 %
Dietary Fiber 3.9g 16 %
Protein 2.6g 5 %
Sugars 1.9g
Vitamin A 5 %
Vitamin C 91 %
Calcium 5 %
Iron 18 %
Thiamin 3 %
Niacin 8 %
Vitamin B6 5 %
Magnesium 24 %
Folate 5 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.