Submarino
Submarino is a comforting mug of hot milk enriched at the table with a bar of dark chocolate. Richer and more interactive than standard hot chocolate, it starts milky and mellow, then becomes deeper and more velvety with every stir.
Ingredients
Para el submarino
- 500 mlwhole milk
- 80 gdark chocolate bar (70% cocoa), divided into 2 pieces
- 8 gsugar
- 2 mlvanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
Pour the milk into a small saucepan and heat over medium-low heat until very hot but not boiling, about 4-5 minutes. Stir in the sugar and vanilla extract until dissolved. A few wisps of steam and tiny bubbles around the edge are ideal; if the milk boils, it can form a skin and taste slightly cooked.
- 2
Place 1 piece of dark chocolate bar into each heatproof mug. Pour the hot milk evenly into the mugs, leaving the chocolate partially submerged so it melts gradually.
- 3
Let the mugs sit for 1 minute, then stir each drink with the chocolate bar until the chocolate melts into the milk. For a classic Submarino, leave a little unmelted chocolate at first and keep stirring as you drink.
- 4
Serve immediately while hot.
Nutrition per serving
Notes
- •Use a good-quality dark chocolate bar rather than chips; the classic experience is stirring a solid piece of chocolate into hot milk.
- •If you prefer a sweeter drink, increase the sugar to 12-16 g total, depending on the bitterness of the chocolate.
- •Warm the mugs with hot tap water first to help keep the drink hot longer.
Background
Submarino is a beloved Argentine café and home-style drink made by serving hot milk with a bar of chocolate to be submerged and stirred at the table. Its charm lies in the ritual: the chocolate slowly melts like a little submarine disappearing beneath the milk, creating a simple but nostalgic treat.
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