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Spicy cocoa rub recipe

Spicy cocoa rub

This spicy cocoa rub recipe is so easy to make and tastes great over beef steaks, brisket, chicken thighs or sliced aubergine. Give it a go!

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  • Makes 13 tsp (16 servings)
  • Takes 5 mins
  • 10 calories / serving

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp Tesco Finest unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp light brown soft sugar
  • 1 tbsp mild chilli powder
  • 2 tsp onion salt
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika​
  • 1 tsp crushed chillies in a jar

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Each serving contains

Energy
40kJ 10.0kcal
1%
Fat
0g
medium0%
Saturates
0g
medium1%
Salt
0.3g
high5%
Sugars
1g
high1%

of the Reference intake

Carbohydrate 1.0gProtein 0.3gFibre 0.6g

Method

  1. Mix 1 tbsp Tesco Finest unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 tbsp light brown soft sugar, 1 tbsp mild chilli powder, 2 tsp onion salt, 1 tsp smoked paprika and 1 tsp crushed chillies in a jar.
  2. It will keep for up to 2 months. Rub ½ -1 tsp over beef steaks, brisket, chicken thighs or sliced aubergine before cooking.

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