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Arbol Dried Chiles Uses, Heat & Recipes

Chile de arbol peppers, also known as rat’s tail chile or bird’s beak chile, are red chiles widely used in Mexican cuisine. Dried Chile de arbol peppers are well-loved for their spiciness and...

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pasilla chile: a part of the Mexican “holy trinity”

Pasilla chile is the dried form of ripened chilaca pepper. The dark and wrinkly chile peppers are fruity and earthy, with mild to moderate heat. They are perfect for Mexican dishes, such as the...

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How to cook with a red peppercorn spice?

Red peppercorn is a spice from the dried berries of the Brazilian pepper tree (Kampot pepper). It has a vibrant red color and a fruity, slightly sweet flavor with a hint of spice. The flavor is not...

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Chile Ancho: Heat, Comparison to Other Chiles & Recipes

Ancho chili pepper or chile ancho is a dried, deep reddish-brown colored chili pepper, a staple ingredient in Mexican cooking. It is the dried version of ripe poblano pepper and has a mild to medium...

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How hot is dried habanero?

A dried habanero is a small, bright orange or deep red, wrinkled hot pepper with a Scoville heat unit (SHU) of 100,000-350,000. Dried habanero has a fruity, slightly sweet taste with a fiery kick. It...

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Thai chili flakes: Heat, Uses & Substitutes

Thai chili flakes, also known as prik bon (พริกป่น or Thai chili powder)– are made by crushing dried Thai chili peppers into small flakes. It is essential in Thai, Lao, Vietnamese,...

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