~251 cal · 10g protein · 38g carbs · 10g fat (estimated, per serving)
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Cup of rich hot chocolate
🇸🇹 São Tomé
São Tomé and Príncipe were once the world's largest cocoa producer, and the islands' fine cacao still makes an extraordinary hot chocolate. Grated local cocoa is simmered with milk, cinnamon, and sugar into a thick, velvety drink — a proud taste of the "Chocolate Islands" heritage.
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🥚 Egg-Free
Ingredients
Serves 4 —
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1/2 cup local cocoa (grated) or cocoa powder
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4 cups milk
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1/3 cup sugar
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1/2 tsp cinnamon
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1 pinch pinch of salt
Instructions
1
Warm the milk with the cinnamon and a pinch of salt until steaming (do not boil).
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Whisk the grated cocoa to a paste with a little of the hot milk, then whisk it back in.
3
Add the sugar and simmer gently, whisking, until thick and velvety.
4
Pour into cups and serve hot, with an extra dusting of cinnamon if you like.
São Tomé "Chocolate Islands" tradition.
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🌏 While it simmers — know your destination
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São Tomé. An island capital of palm-oil calulu.
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São Tomé and Príncipe. Cocoa islands of palm-oil-rich calulu.
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Africa. Fifty-four countries of tagines, stews, and fire-kissed grills.
The story behind this dish is up top — worth a read while the pot works.
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Richard Moore & Kelsey Tucker
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