Fresh tomatoes love surprises. Drop in a square of dark chocolate (70% cacao or higher) while it simmers. Not enough to taste sweet—enough to make people say, “What is that magical flavor?” It rounds out the acidity from the fresh tomatoes like a warm blanket for your tongue. No one will guess. You can lie and say it’s a secret spice from the Himalayas.
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Also, throw in a shot of espresso or strong coffee. Why? Because fresh tomatoes have this weird thing where they love bitterness. It’s a scientific fact. I’m not a scientist, but I’ve eaten a lot of chili, and I’m right.
