Chile peppers are known as being a
vegetable, but they are actually a fruit. They contain high amounts of vitamins
as well as iron and fiber. There are many types of flavors available. Since
regions in Mexico vary, so does the chile peppers and food dishes. Chile
peppers come in many different colors, shapes, and sizes. They also come in
different amounts of hotness. A good way to tell the strength of the heat is by
the size of the chile pepper. The smaller the pepper, the more it will pack a
punch of heat.
Chiles are the main ingredients for
salsa. The salsa will vary in hotness depending on which peppers are used.
Chile peppers also can be used as a meat rub to add flavor.
With so many peppers to choose
from, do some research before adding them to your meals. Some types of peppers
include Jalapeño. They turn from green to dark purple, and finally to red when
they are ripe. They are very hot and a good choice for salsa. They are the most
well known pepper. Habanero peppers are the hottest of all. They are orange in color, but look similar to
sweet green peppers, only smaller. They are also used in salsa. Poblano peppers
are the biggest peppers used in Mexican food. They can be mild or hot and are
often used in a sauce. Ancho peppers are dried Poblano peppers. They carry a
mild flavor and are reddish-brown in color. Ancho peppers are the most common
chile peppers used and commonly found in sauces.
Another pepper that is found in
Mexican cuisine is the Fresno pepper. It looks like a smaller version of a
sweet green pepper. You can find them in guacamole and also in dishes that
include black beans. Chipotle peppers are another pepper found in Mexico. It is
gaining popularity in the United States. It is actually Jalapeno peppers that
are dried by being smoked. They add a smoky flavor to dishes. One other pepper
is the Serrano. They are bright green in color with a very spicy hot taste.
They are often used in salsa.
You can find dishes using different
chiles such as chilate. Chilate is a drink that includes chile peppers,
chocolate, and toasted ground corn with water. Another food is Chilis en
nogada. It consists of green peppers that are stuffed and fried and covered
with cream and pomegranate seeds.
You will be able to find many
recipes which include chile peppers. Remember that when handling and cutting
the peppers, use gloves because the heat of the pepper can bother your skin and
throat. Also try all you can to not rub your eyes. Enjoy experimenting with
different Mexican cuisine and have fun while doing it!
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