Argentine Submarine

Submarino is the classic hot chocolate of Argentina and Uruguay, in which a chocolate bar is submerged in a glass of hot milk, like a submarine diving into the sea.

It’s one of kids’ most beloved drinks and a simple, fun way to enjoy homemade hot chocolate.

Argentine Submarine

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• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 5 minutes
• Total Time: 10 minutes
• Yield: 1 serving
• Category: Beverage
• Cuisine: Argentine

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Ingredients

• 1 bar of dark or milk chocolate (14 g / 0.5 oz)
• 200 ml of milk (about 3/4 cup)

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Instructions

1. Heat the milk, heat the milk over medium heat until very hot, without letting it boil.
2. Pour the milk, pour the hot milk into a heatproof glass.
3. Submerge the chocolate, drop the chocolate bar into the hot milk.
4. Dissolve, stir with a long spoon until the chocolate melts completely.
5. Serve, serve right away, piping hot.

Tips for getting it right

• The milk should be very hot so the chocolate melts quickly and evenly.
• Using a heatproof glass set on a metal glass holder is the traditional way to serve it.
• Stirring patiently keeps lumps of unmelted chocolate from remaining.
• You can choose dark, milk, or white chocolate depending on personal taste.

Traditional variations

• There’s a white chocolate version, less traditional but just as popular with kids.
• Some people add an extra teaspoon of sugar if they prefer it sweeter.

How to serve

Submarino is served piping hot, in a glass, as soon as the chocolate melts.

It’s a classic kids’ afternoon snack in Argentina and Uruguay, ideal for cold days.

Recommended sides

• Pastries
• Cookies
• Buttered toast

Did you know?

The name “submarino” refers to the way the chocolate bar sinks into the hot milk, like a submarine diving into the sea.

It’s traditionally served in a tall glass set on a metal holder with a handle, so it can be held without burning your hands.