French chocolate: real recipes, history of origin
True connoisseurs of all subtle - this,certainly, the French and cocoa beans were no exception. Bypassing the universally recognized favorites, it is the French chocolate that is the best chocolate in the world, and France can be proud of it.
The first chocolate factory in the world was openeddirectly in France in 1659 and to this day the confectioners of this country differ from their world competitors with ingenuity and creativity, they have many recipes. It is thanks to the chocolate of this country that milk and bitter chocolate appeared.
When making the best French chocolateit is forbidden to use vegetable and animal fats, and numerous manufactures skillfully combine several kinds of cocoa beans at the same time, which gives chocolate an exceptional bouquet.
Where did the chocolate come from?
Priceless food of the gods and delicious treatdiscovered another 1000 years ago in Mexico. Cocoa beans were grown by the Olmec civilization. Products from cocoa beans were eaten, used in rituals and applied to the body for beauty. There are mentions of cocoa beans and maya, which filled a bitter beverage with pepper and vanilla and consumed hot and unsweetened. From these facts we can conclude that the formula of French hot chocolate takes its roots in the culinary traditions of these peoples. This refreshment became so famous and significant that it was even used as a monetary unit in currency settlements.
As far back as 1527 cocoa beans brought to Spain Cortez along with potatoes, tobacco, corn, tomatoes. From this period, the conquest of chocolate by Europe started. The monarchs of Spain became admirers of chocolate and one of them was the wife of Louis XIV Maria Theresa. It is thanks to her that chocolate becomes fashionable and is served in the royal environment. Later, the wife of Louis XVI Maria Antoinette introduced a new office at the court - chocolate. Popularization of chocolate appeared in printed publications and on posters. Tidbits were very expensive and only available to the nobility. Only since 1802 this treat has become easily accessible not only for the nobility, but also for ordinary people.
Beneficial features
On a cold winter morning and an overcast rainy daynothing so cheers up, like a cup of hot French chocolate. Tasty tiles - this is one of the best French presents brought from the trip as a gift to acquaintances. Its use is useful for the nervous system and figure, and the content of flavonoids strengthens the cardiovascular system, reduces the production of cholesterol, raises the general tone of the body. Endorphins are released - hormones of happiness. Chocolate pacifies, relieves anxiety and stress, and the taste qualities of cocoa beans have no analogues in nature.
Interesting Facts
In 2013, the well-known company Valrhona openedA unique museum, which occupies 700 square meters, dedicated to cocoa beans. Here you can learn everything about the production and history of chocolate and taste various sweets. One of its attractions was a waterfall of liquid chocolate, in which I want to stretch a finger and try it.
In addition to the virtuosic chocolate studios, which are located almost anywhere in France, it is very common to make chocolate desserts with your own hands in the home.
Simple Recipes
And now let's produce true French chocolate. The recipe will require:
- milk 0.5 liters;
- whipped cream 0,6 l .;
- sugar;
- chocolate 100 g
- the chocolate bar should be crushed;
- pour 250 milliliters of milk in a bowl and set on a small fire;
- not bringing to a boil and stirring, add chocolate, not hurrying up;
- after the chocolate has dissolved completely, pour the remaining milk and reheat for 5 minutes, not bringing to a boil;
- remove the French chocolate drink from the plate and pour over the glasses;
- decorate the drink with pre-whipped cream.
An invigorating and tasty drink is served hot. You can add sugar to the cup to taste.
The second recipe of French chocolate is no less tasty and life-giving. It will require:
- 100 g of chocolate;
- four cups of warm water;
- sugar.
- in the dishes, pour one cup of warm water and put chocolate in it;
- after it is slightly melt, put on fire and completely dissolve stirring;
- further add the remaining water and, stirring, bring to a boil;
- remove from heat and whip with whisk;
- add sugar and pour homogeneous mass over the cups;
- Serve hot.
In this drink you can add vanilla or decorate with cream. For example, in Paris, in one of the famous coffee houses, hot French chocolate is served with oysters, various spices and ginger.
Chocolate itself for these recipes can be chosen bytaste, it can be both bitter and creamy. If you are a lover of sweet, then such a tasty recipe for the preparation of the drink will have to your liking and pleasantly please the loved ones.
