Coca-Cola is a drink with a century of history, known not only in our country, but also in other two hundred states. Now it is the most popular brand that is not going to give up positions. At the very beginning, the drink consisted of cola nuts and coca leaves. By the way, from the second ingredient they got a drug - cocaine, which at that time was not banned and was used in drinks as a substitute for alcohol. Do not be surprised, because this drink was invented by a pharmacist. Initially, cola was intended to treat all sorts of disorders and to calm. An automatic machine with this drink was installed in pharmacies. The cost of a cup was 5 cents. In the first year, there were very few customers, and the company made no profit. But over time, the number of people who wanted to try a magical drink (it allowed to "transfer" from morphine to coca and eliminated impotence) increased exponentially, and queues lined up for machines.
Cooking use
Cola is not only a drink to quench your thirst. It is also used as an ingredient in one or another dish. For example, it could be coca-cola soup, the recipe of which is given below. For these purposes, the drink contains a sufficient amount of substances useful for the body. Cola is also used as a marinade for meat dishes. You can mix your favorite sauce with this drink and season with the resulting mixture, for example, chicken wings. If you pour meat for barbecue not with water, but with cola, then it will become much softer. And if you use this drink in the process of preparation, then the pieces will be glazed and will find a pleasant caramel taste.
Sweet Coca-Cola Soup
And now a surprise for all lovers of sweets. We’ll show you how to make coca-cola soup . It will not only provide a charge of vigor, but also replenish your glucose stores for many months in advance. So, to make coca-cola soup, you will need:
- 2 liters of the drink itself;
- Snickers (2 bars);
- crackers, chips, peanuts (all 50 g each).
Bring the Coke to a boil and add peanuts, and then crackers. Because of their fast solubility, chips and chopped Sneakers are added last. After adding them, immediately turn off the gas. For seasoning, use the Möller toffee. For 2 liters you will need only 5-6 pieces. That's it, coca-cola soup is ready. You need to eat it warm, because it simply can not stand the 2nd heating. So try to eat the whole pot at a time. Just do not forget that such a concentration of foods can adversely affect the digestive system. This recipe is contraindicated in people with gastritis or a stomach ulcer.
Conclusion
Now you know how to make Coca-Cola soup. By the way, many practicing chefs also use this carbonated drink to fill okroshka. If you are still afraid for your stomach, then dilute the cola with kvass or water. In this case, the proportion of gas in the cooked dish will decrease and, therefore, the load on the stomach will decrease. Although the producers of soda themselves assure that the composition of the drink does not have any negative effect on a healthy body. The drink is only harmful to people with poor health. All contraindications can be read on the label.