makes
2 litres
prep
5 minutes
cook
15 minutes
difficulty
Easy
makes
2 litres
serves
preparation
5
minutes
cooking
15
minutes
difficulty
Easy
level
Ingredients
- 1 litre (4 cups) milk
- 1 block Mexican Ibarra chocolate (see Note)
- 1 cup masa harina (tortilla flour)
- 500 ml (2 cups) water
Instructions
Heat the milk and chocolate in a saucepan until the chocolate has dissolved.
Mix the masa harina into the water gradually, to avoid lumps, then cook over low heat until the mixture thickens.
Add the chocolate milk to the masa mix, simmer for a few more minutes, then serve.
Note
• Mexican Ibarra chocolate is a pre-sweetened variety. If you cannot find it, use125 g bittersweet chocolate, 1 cup brown sugar and 1 cinnamon stick instead.
• Mexican Ibarra chocolate is a pre-sweetened variety. If you cannot find it, use125 g bittersweet chocolate, 1 cup brown sugar and 1 cinnamon stick instead.
Cook's Notes
Oven temperatures are for conventional; if using fan-forced (convection), reduce the temperature by 20˚C. | We use Australian tablespoons and cups: 1 teaspoon equals 5 ml; 1 tablespoon equals 20 ml; 1 cup equals 250 ml. | All herbs are fresh (unless specified) and cups are lightly packed. | All vegetables are medium size and peeled, unless specified. | All eggs are 55-60 g, unless specified.
