Just trust us on this one.
Not yet, at least.
Our hesitation and puzzlement might come from ourassociation of chocolate with candyand desserts.
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Here’s why you should elevate your next batch of chili with this surprising ingredient.
The practice of mixing chocolate and chile dates back to the Aztecs.
So what does unsweetened chocolate do for apot of chili?
It adds richness, deeper flavor, and umami.
The chocolate makes the ground chiles and other spices perk up and taste more like themselves.
You’ll only need up to a tablespoon for a flavor boost.
Give your spices a quick sniff test.
In the case of spices, skip the garlic and onion powders and go for the real deal.
Fresh onion and garlic add more depth of flavor than their dried ground counterparts.
