Chileatole Recipe

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Chileatole is chocolaty, spicy, and delicious.

Ingredients

  • 1 chile ancho
  • 2 chiles de árbol
  • 5 cups water
  • 1/2 cup masa harina
  • 1/2 cup cream
  • 3-1/2 ounces dark chocolate
  • 3 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Directions

  • Remove seeds from peppers, chop, soak in 2 cups water for 20 minutes. Purée, then set aside.
  • Add masa to a dry saucepan set over medium heat and slowly add the remaining water in a thin, steady stream while constantly whisking to avoid lumps.
  • When smooth and simmering, add the pepper purée, cream, chocolate, brown sugar, and salt.
  • After the chocolate melts, keep at a lower simmer for 5 minutes, stirring often to keep the masa from sticking.
  • Serve warm.
  • Read about the history of hot peppers in Around the World with the Hot Pepper.
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