I know you’re convinced that a little cinnamon improves your chili.

You are incorrect on this conviction.

  • ryathal@sh.itjust.works
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    6 days ago

    Chili is a tomato based curry and pretty much anything is acceptable if balanced properly.

    • cinnamon
    • chocolate
    • coffee
    • oregano
    • cilantro
    • cheddar
    • beer
    • bourbon
    • nyctre@lemmy.world
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      6 days ago

      According to google (and since the name implies it as well I’m inclined to believe it) it’s actually a chili pepper based stew. With or without meat. Tomatoes and beans are common ingredients, but not part of the base.

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        6 days ago

        It’s not supposed to be sweet chocolate. It’s coco without the milk and sugar, and it will make almost any chili taste better.

      • Lurker@lemmy.zip
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        Chocolate has been in my family’s secret chilli recipe for generations. If your chilli tastes sweet or chocolaty you messed up. The current generation uses a spiced mexican grandma chocolate. It balances the acidity out and helps everything harmonize.

    • iheartneopets@lemm.ee
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      I know the Japanese will dead ass put apple and raisins in some variations of their curry. Apple is pretty good, adds a sweetness that isn’t overbearing. Raisins, though I will never understand.

      • ouRKaoS@lemmy.today
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        6 days ago

        You ever had a brown sugar bourbon BBQ sauce?

        Same concept with chili.

        If you haven’t already had it, looks like I’ve added to your homework assignment!