Chocolate de Agua [Recipe + Video] Hot Chocolate Water Drink (2024)

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Why we ❤️ it

Like many of our dishes, I bet thischocolate de agua recipe was invented as an inexpensive alternative to popular dishes. Because at one point or another, we've all been there, pulling off whole meals out of a hat, even when the fridge looked, as Dominicans say, 'como el Teatro Agua y Luz' (like the Light and Water Theater).

Or as my father wisely put it, "hunger is the best seasoning".

And when it comes to stretching budgets nothing satisfies like a delicious cup of lactose-free chocolate de agua dominicano; long ago a breakfast or dinner budget drink, now we drink it for comfort, its strong chocolate flavor, and its delightful spiciness.

Serving suggestions

You can serve your hot cocoa with water with Pan de agua, or a delicious piece of Pan de maíz, either for dinner or breakfast.

It also goes very well with a piece of sweet Arepa, or savory Arepa.

Non-dairy cocoa and chocolate

Top tips

• Dominicans will immediately know what chocolate product we use for this (Chocolate Embajador or Munne brands) "waterchocolate"recipe, however, it won't be possible to find those abroad.
• I have experimented with unsweetened baking chocolate with a pretty good result, bear in mind that baking chocolate can be a bit overpowering so start with half the amount the recipe calls for. Try it and if it seems like it might need more chocolate, then add a second square.
• If you are using cocoa powder, use the unsweetened kind and follow the same instructions as in the paragraph above.
• Use the equivalent amount of your favorite sweetener instead of sugar for a low-carb, keto, diabetic-friendly, light version.

About our recipe

This is a very simple drink, with a small list of ingredients. The only difference you'll find between the way home cooks make this is the amount and variety of spices in it. This is really a foolproof recipe.

And check out these otherDominican hot drink recipesthat you'll love too.

Salud!

Recipe

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Chocolate de Agua [Recipe + Video] Hot Chocolate Water Drink

By: Clara Gonzalez

Chocolate de Agua Recipe (Non Dairy Cocoa): Spiced, aromatic, comforting, and light beverage, perfect for those cool mornings and nights. Love in a cup.

Nutrition

Calories: 135kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 0gFat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 65mgPotassium: 10mgFiber: 1gSugar: 33gCalcium: 23mgIron: 0.2mg

Nutritional information is calculated automatically based on ingredients listed. Please consult your doctor if you need precise nutrition information.

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