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Cocoa Nibs

Cocoa nibs, or shells, are the coverings of the cocoa kernel. They should be soaked in water for twelve hours, then boiled in the same water till it is reduced to half the quantity. When cool, the oily matter should be taken from the top, as it would be likely to disagree with an invalid. It is then served like chocolate. Time to boil, five hours. A quarter of a pound of nibs should be boiled with three quarts of water. Probable cost, 1s. per pound.