Mine is a teaspoon of natural (unprocessed) cocoa powder. It doesn't taste chocolately, but it adds a nice depth of richness.
What one ingredient makes your chili stand out and why? If it's a beer or an ale, which kind?
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2007-03-21 13:46:37 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
I LOVE the cocoa idea!
I add red wine to my chili. It reduces to a flavorful sugar.
2007-03-21 16:42:44 · answer #1 · answered by kanijas 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A dash or two of cinnamon--it doesn't taste like cinnamon, but it really adds flavor to the chili. I made it once and my dad said that the chili was "perfect."
P.S. Cocoa powder sounds.....interesting. Definitely going to try it!
2007-03-21 20:50:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I add half a cup of corn flour. It gives it a fuller body, and a distinctive flavor. My dad adds a bit of brown sugar to his. I'll definitely have to try the cocoa.
Thanks for the tip! ;)
2007-03-21 20:56:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
mine is also the cocoa powder
Or a teaspoon of sugar
2007-03-21 20:53:57 · answer #4 · answered by Mopar Muscle Gal 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cinnamon, just a bit. I tried it once and everyone went crazy trying to figure out what it was. I am definitely going to try your cocoa powder suggestion. Thanks for the tip!
2007-03-21 20:50:28 · answer #5 · answered by JonEmBethErin 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I add cut okra. It gives the chili a bit of a cajun gumbo twist.
2007-03-22 16:47:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
That sounds awsome! I have had that a coworker made it, and I loved it. My secret ingrediant is a chipotle pepper. A smoked jalapeno.
2007-03-22 00:37:42 · answer #7 · answered by james B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use Ancho chile powder - makes a difference.
2007-03-21 21:00:39 · answer #8 · answered by in-the-biz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dijon Mustard (I also add it to my Bloody Marys)
2007-03-21 20:53:59 · answer #9 · answered by Ellie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋