Chipotle
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The Chipotle-- the chile that's not really a chile-- is actually a dried, smoked, red Jalapeno. You'll know it by its light-brown color, smoky scent, and a taste that hints of chocolate and tobacco. It has a wonderful, smoky, natural flavor. It is great in all types of food from soups to salsas and more. Average Size 2 – 3" long, 1 1/2" diameter ....... Shape Cylindrical, tapering to a rounded end ....... Description Thick fleshed, the red, ripe jalapeño is sweeter than the immature green. Smoke-dried it becomes a chipotle. ....... Most Common Uses: Use whole Chipotles to season soups, stews, and salsas. Recipes: Easy Chipotle Salsa Chipotle Salsa Chipotle Salsa II Chipotle Tomatillo Salsa Chipotle Onion Salsa Chile Trivia: 'Chipotle' is the common spelling for the original word, 'chilpotle', which is a Nahuatl word meaning 'smoked chile'. It is sold dried or pickled (adobado - in vinegar) in cans. Chipotles are a lot hotter than fresh jalapeños because the amount of capsaicin always increases with maturity.
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