With an emphasis on natural ingredients and meals high in protein and healthy fats and carbohydrates, PRIMAL KITCHEN offers the benefits of a paleo diet with fewer restrictions. Sarah's innovative recipes show how you can enjoy home baking and treat foods and still find weight maintenance easy.
Bittersweet Hot Chocolate with a kick
Serves 2
2 cups coconut milk
½ tsp Vanilla Extract (see below)
½ tsp chilli powder
½ tsp ground cinnamon
A pinch of salt
120 g dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa solids), finely chopped
1 recipe Whipped Coconut Cream (see below), made ahead
Combine coconut milk, vanilla, chilli powder, cinnamon and salt in a saucepan over a medium heat. Bring just to a simmer, then remove from the heat (watch it carefully so it does not boil over!).
Immediately add chopped chocolate to the pan and wait 30 seconds for the chocolate to begin to melt. Then use a stick blender to emulsify the chocolate and coconut milk mixture until well blended.
Serve hot with a dollop of Whipped Coconut Cream.
Cook’s Note: You need to remember to put the coconut cream in the refrigerator the day before serving.
Vanilla Extract
Makes 500 ml
4–5 vanilla pods
500 ml bottle vodka
Split vanilla pods in half lengthwise and scrape out the seeds.
Put the pods and seeds into the vodka bottle, twist the lid on tightly, and give it a shake.
That’s it! Store the extract in a cool, dry place. The longer it has to sit, the better and stronger the flavour will be. Just give it a shake once in a while.
Whipped Coconut Cream
Makes 2½ cups
1 can (425 ml) coconut cream
½ tsp Vanilla Extract (above)
Chill coconut cream in refrigerator overnight.
The next day, empty the can into a large bowl, add Vanilla Extract and whip with electric beaters, or by hand, until it forms soft peaks.
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