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Nutritional Values
450kcal
5gProtein
50gCarbs
24gFat
2gFibre
150 gServing
* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.
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🌾 Gluten
🥛 Dairy
Churros with Chocolate
How to order / say it
Say it
Churros con Chocolate — [CHOO-rohs kohn choh-koh-LAH-teh]
Order
I'd like the Churros con Chocolate, please.
Locally
Quisiera los Churros con Chocolate, por favor.
Say locally
Fried dough pastries served with thick hot chocolate.
Why try it?
Churros con Chocolate is a quintessential Madrid delicacy often enjoyed as a breakfast or a midnight snack. It's an emblem of Spanish social culture, where locals gather at churros shops to share stories and enjoy this sweet treat.
How it tastes
The combination of crispy churros and rich, thick chocolate creates a delightful contrast. Churros have a crispy exterior and soft interior, while the chocolate is dense and deeply flavored, perfect for dipping.
Origin & History — first documented: 1800
Churros were traditionally a snack of Spanish shepherds, likely originating in the early 19th century. The addition of chocolate came about in Madrid, where it has since become a popular comfort food often associated with celebrations and gatherings.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 150 g flour
- 🥕 250 ml water
- 🍯 50 g sugar
- 🧂 2 g cinnamon
- 🍯 100 g dark chocolate
- 🥛 200 ml milk
- 🥛 20 g butter
Method
- 1 Heat water and butter until melted, then mix with flour and sugar.
- 2 Pipe the dough into hot oil and fry until golden.
- 3 Melt chocolate with milk to create a thick dipping sauce.
- 4 Serve the churros with the chocolate sauce for dipping.
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