Chocolate gravy
Chocolate Gravy
Chocolate Gravy (/ˈtʃɒklɪt ˈɡreɪvi/) is a sweet dish commonly consumed in the Southern United States. It is a variety of gravy made with fat, flour, cocoa powder and varying amounts of sugar.
Etymology
The term "chocolate gravy" is derived from the two main ingredients used in its preparation - chocolate and gravy. The word "chocolate" comes from the Nahuatl word "xocoatl", which referred to a bitter drink brewed from cacao beans. The term "gravy" is derived from the Old French "grane", meaning "sauce".
Preparation
Chocolate gravy is typically prepared using fat (usually butter), flour, cocoa powder, and sugar. The fat is melted, and the flour is whisked in to form a roux. Cocoa and sugar are then added, and the mixture is slowly whisked in milk until it reaches the desired consistency. It is often served over biscuits, but can also be served with other breakfast items.
Related Terms
- Gravy: A sauce often made from the juices of meats that run naturally during cooking and often thickened with wheat flour or cornstarch for added texture.
- Cocoa powder: A mixture of many substances remaining after cocoa butter is extracted from cacao beans.
- Biscuits: A variety of quick bread made from ingredients like flour, leavening, shortening, and milk or water.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Chocolate gravy
- Wikipedia's article - Chocolate gravy
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