The moment we hear ‘chocolate’, our eyes light up and there is a bright smile on our faces. The main ingredient of this magic food item is cocoa which has now become one of the most beloved and staple ingredients that chefs and bakers use.
To bake and prepare cocoa-based products, Chef Tariq Jacob Rego, Assistant Pastry Chef at APCA Bangalore, shares a few tips: Use the right quantity as a few spoons of it can transform the dish and add a burst of flavor to the dish.
Store it in an airtight container in a cool, dry place and it is always safe to use cocoa powder instead of chopping a chocolate bar and melting it into the batter.
Use the right variant as per your requirement and the dish that you want to create and the right equipment like measuring spoon and cup, temperature probe, spatula, piping bags, etc are must-haves and coconut oil is the perfect companion to thin out the mixture.
