I came across some Mexican chocolate tablets that are used to make hot chocolate. I was at Dollar General looking for something completely unrelated to hot chocolate and noticed this odd, yellow, five-sided box.
A grandmotherly-type face was on the box; sort of reminds me of Mrs. Doubtfire. And the words chocolate and cinnamon on the box caught my eye. It looked like it might be tasty so I bought a box. I did some research on the product. This is what I found out.
From WikiPedia:
Abuelita is a brand of chocolate tablets, syrup, or powdered mix in individual packets, made by Nestlé and used to make Mexican-style hot chocolate, also known as chocolate para parties (English: “table chocolate”). It was originally invented and commercialized in Mexico since 1939,[1] by Fábrica de Chocolates La Azteca.[2] The name is an affectionate Spanish word for “grandma” (literally translated as “little grandmother” or “granny”).
INSTRUCTIONS
To make Mexican hot chocolate, break the tablet of Mexican chocolate into pieces and bring it to a simmer with milk. Stir the mixture until the chocolate is melted and well-combined.
Mexican chocolate is traditionally beaten to a froth with a wooden implement called “molinillo.” You can imitate the effect by putting a small amount of chocolate at a time in a blender and briefly pulsing it.
For more recipes, visit http://www.chocolateabuelita.com/recipes.html.
This Mexican hot chocolate is available at many stores including DG and Walmart and online including Amazon. I love the grandmother/granddaughter eternity necklace, too!
