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Filipino Tsokolate - Hot Chocolate Tablea Milk Drink

The Filipino Tsokolate- Hot Chocolate Tablea Milk Drink is our version of a warm cup of cocoa. I boiled the thick Philippine-made chocolate tablets in water and heavy cream. In a few minutes, we were enjoying piping-hot cups of hot chocolate. This is the kind of beverage the family can enjoy for merienda snacks or any time of the day all year round. This is an Asian in America recipe. Makes 2 to 3 cups of 4 to 6 oz. each.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Beverages, Breakfast, Brunch, Drinks, Merienda, Snack
Cuisine: American, Asian, Filipino
Keyword: Filipino Tsokolate Chocolate Tablea Drink
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 194kcal
Author: Asian in America recipe- Elizabeth Ann Quirino

Equipment

  • Small stock pot: 4 quarts

Ingredients

  • 4 to 5 tablets Filipino tablea chocolate
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup heavy cream or milk
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar

Instructions

  •  To make the tsokolate: In a small 4-quart stockpot, place the tableas (chocolate tablets), and water.
    Over medium high heat, whisk well as the tableas start to melt, and the solid tablets turn to liquid in about 8 to 10 minutes.
    Mix and incorporate the melted chocolate with the water. Add the heavy cream and sugar.
    To serve: Pour the hot tsokolate in a small demitasse or espresso cup, that can contain about ½ cup.
    Add more sugar to sweeten if preferred.
    Serve piping hot or very warm together with freshly-made deep-fried, crisp churros. Dunk churros into the tskolate one at a time as you eat and drink along.
    Cook's comments: When whisking the tsokolate drink, Filipinos  use a handheld wooden 'batirol' (say 'bah-ti-rol') or the Spanish-sounding 'batidor', which is a short, slim rolling-pin look-alike. This is a heirloom kitchen gadget specifically used to mix the tsokolate. There are now wooden replicas sold in Manila, right next to where the tableas are sold. However, for faster results, I used a wire whisk in this recipe.
    Recipe Notes: The Filipino tablea package I bought from the Asian market contained a pack of 10 cacao tablets, with a total net weight of 7.05 ounces or 200 g. You can find these at Asian markets, in the Philippine aisle. Online groceries selling ethnic or Asian products may also have them. In the Philippines, they are widely available in supermarkets, neighborhood groceries, major department stores, artisan food bazaars or local markets.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Sodium: 7mg | Sugar: 50g