Drinking chocolate
This may just be the ultimate hot chocolate
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Author: Ray Mears
- 100% cocoa chocolate
- water
- milk, to taste
- sugar, to taste
Grate sufficient chocolate according to the manufacturer’s instructions or your preference. Work to a volume of water of 2/5 cup (100ml) for two cups, or 4/5 cup (200ml) for four cups.
Bring the water to the boil, then add the grated chocolate and when dissolved, stir into a smooth paste.
While stirring, add milk to taste and bring to the simmer, then taste and add sugar to your preference. If possible, whisk to aerate the drink before serving.
Milk powder can be added to the grated chocolate prior to the water. It can also be made without the milk if none is available. Evaporated milk mixed with water makes rich hot chocolate for cold weather.