Xocolatl (Aztec Chocolate) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups water
1 green chile pepper, sliced
4 cups water
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Preparation

Bring 1 1/2 cup water to a boil in a pot; add the chili pepper, seeds included, to the boiling water and cook at a boil for 5 to 10 minutes. Strain the chili pepper and seeds from the water; return the water to the pot. Add 4 cups water to the chili pepper-infused water, reduce heat to medium-low, and bring to a slow boil. Stir the cocoa powder and vanilla extract into the boiling water; cook and stir until the powder dissolves completely, 5 to 10 minutes.