Thai-Spiced Hot Chocolate

MATT TAYLOR-GROSS

Published on December 21, 2016

Cardamom, cloves, and star anise replicate the sweeter flavors of a rich Thai curry. For this recipe, swap milk out for equal parts coconut milk and water—the coconut brings all the spices together. For a richer cocoa, omit the water and use 1 cup of coconut milk.

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Ingredients

2 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tbsp. finely chopped milk chocolate or milk chocolate chips
1 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. sugar
Pinch of salt
Pinch of ground cardamom
Pinch of ground cloves
1 star anise
¹⁄₂ cup coconut milk

Instructions

Step 1

In a mug, add the cocoa powder, chocolate, sugar, salt, cardamom, clove, and star anise.

Step 2

In a small pot, add the coconut milk and ½ cup water and bring to a boil over medium heat.

Step 3

Remove and transfer the milk to the mug; stir until the chocolate is melted and the spices are incorporated, about 1 minute. Remove the star anise and serve.