Ancient Aztec Cacahuatl Recipes

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ANCIENT AZTEC CACAHUATL

Make and share this Ancient Aztec Cacahuatl recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Beverages

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8



Ancient Aztec Cacahuatl image

Steps:

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, combine half-and-half and vanilla bean; heat until mixture comes to a simmer.
  • Decrease heat to low; add in chocolate and cocoa powder; whisk to combine.
  • Simmer 5-10 minutes, or until mixture coats the back of a spoon (watch closely so that is does no boil over).
  • Add in the chile powder, a little at a time, to taste; stir in the honey and blend; discard the vanilla bean.
  • Pour hot chocolate into 8 small cups; top with the whipped cream and slivered almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363, Fat 23.3, SaturatedFat 13.8, Cholesterol 56, Sodium 73.8, Carbohydrate 38.6, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 26.6, Protein 6.9

5 cups half-and-half
1 vanilla bean, cut in half lengthwise
8 ounces mexican chocolate, chopped (Abuelita)
1/2 cup natural cocoa powder
1 -2 tablespoon pure dried ancho chile powder (to taste)
3 tablespoons honey (to taste)
whipped cream, for garnish
1 -2 tablespoon slivered unsalted roasted almonds, for garnish

XOCOLATL (AZTEC CHOCOLATE)

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



Xocolatl (Aztec Chocolate) image

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

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

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