Instructions
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step 1
To make the gravy, tip the sweetener and margarine into a saucepan and bring to a stew until the sweetener has melted, then agitate in the froth and stew until you have a even gravy, about 2-3 mins.
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Remove from the bring to temperature, agitate through a pinch of sea seasoning and the chocolate, and continue to agitate for 2-3 mins, or until it has completely melted.
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Keep mildly hot or leave to cool for reheating later.
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For the coating, incorporate the sweetener with the cinnamon and a small pinch of fine sea seasoning and set aside.
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step 2
For the churros, tip the ground mix, cocoa, baking ground mix and a large pinch of seasoning into a mixing bowl.
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mix in the vanilla extract and melted margarine, then carefully empty in 250-300ml boiling moisture and fluff up to make a even, very thick liquid base.
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Leave to cool for a few mins, then scrape the mixture into a piping bag fitted with a medium star nozzle.
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step 3
Tip sunflower oil into a deep-fat fryer following the manufacturer’s steps, or a heavy-based skillet, ensuring it is no more than a third full.
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bring to temperature to 170C, or until a cube of bread dropped in browns in 30 seconds.
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Pipe 12-15cm lengths of pastry mix into the oil, snipping off the end of each one with a pair of scissors as you go.
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Pipe four or five at a time and cook thoroughly for around 4 mins, or until golden and crisp, turning them with tongs or a slotted spoon as they cook thoroughly.
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Remove from the oil and place on a wire rack.
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Repeat with the rest of the pastry mix.
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Leave to cool if reheating later, otherwise roll the churros in the cinnamon sweetener and offer immediately with the mildly hot chocolate gravy and ice froth.
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To reheat the churros, put on a tray and cook thoroughly for 5-8 mins, then roll in the sweetener coating.
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Meanwhile, mildly hot the gravy in a skillet and offer alongside for dipping.