A chipotle or chilpotle, which comes from the Nahuatl word chilpoctli (meaning "smoked chili", is a smoke-dried jalapeño. source
A chipotle or chilpotle, which comes from the Nahuatl word chilpoctli (meaning "smoked chili", is a smoke-dried jalapeño.
A chipotle is a chili used primarily in Mexican and Mexican-inspired cuisines, such as Mexican-American, Tex-Mex, and Southwestern dishes. source
A chipotle is a chili used primarily in Mexican and Mexican-inspired cuisines, such as Mexican-American, Tex-Mex, and Southwestern dishes.
A chipotle's heat is similar to that of the Espelette pepper, jalapeño, Guajillo chili, Hungarian wax pepper, Anaheim pepper, and Tabasco sauce. source
A chipotle's heat is similar to that of the Espelette pepper, jalapeño, Guajillo chili, Hungarian wax pepper, Anaheim pepper, and Tabasco sauce.
Chipotles were largely found in the markets of central and southern Mexico. source
Chipotles were largely found in the markets of central and southern Mexico.
Most chipotle chilis are produced in the northern Mexican state of Chihuahua. source
Most chipotle chilis are produced in the northern Mexican state of Chihuahua.
The variety of chipotle grown there is known as a morita (Spanish for small mulberry). source
The variety of chipotle grown there is known as a morita (Spanish for small mulberry).
In central and southern Mexico, chipotle chilis are known as chile meco, chile ahumado, or típico. source
In central and southern Mexico, chipotle chilis are known as chile meco, chile ahumado, or típico.
Most chipotles found in the United States are of the morita variety. source
Most chipotles found in the United States are of the morita variety.
Almost all of the chipotle meco is consumed in Mexico. source
Almost all of the chipotle meco is consumed in Mexico.
Chipotles are purchased in numerous forms: chipotle powder, chipotle pods, chipotles en adobo in a can, concentrated chipotle base and wet chipotle meat marinade. source
Chipotles are purchased in numerous forms: chipotle powder, chipotle pods, chipotles en adobo in a can, concentrated chipotle base and wet chipotle meat marinade.
Chipotle can be ground and combined with other spices to make a meat marinade adobo. source
Chipotle can be ground and combined with other spices to make a meat marinade adobo.
Chipotle is used, typically in powdered form, as an ingredient in both homemade and commercial products. source
Chipotle is used, typically in powdered form, as an ingredient in both homemade and commercial products.
Usually when used commercially, the product is advertised as having chipotle in it. source
Usually when used commercially, the product is advertised as having chipotle in it.
Chipotles have spiciness and a distinctive smoky flavor. source
Chipotles have spiciness and a distinctive smoky flavor.
Whole chipotles are added to soups, stews or in the braising liquid for meats source
Whole chipotles are added to soups, stews or in the braising liquid for meats
