WHAT IT IS: all natural dried arbol chilies
- no preservatives, no additives
- vacuum packed – quality chilies are most often not pre-ground but whole - maintaining their essential aroma and oils
- harvested from small farms in central Mexico, authentic, picked with pride and dried with care
- a good source of vitamins a & c, high in iron and antioxidants. energizes your favourite sauces, chilies, stews, BBQ
HOW DOES IT TASTE: nutty, earthy. a more intense heat and yet a very versatile chili
PREPARE IT: a little more work than sprinkling generic ground chilies, but for a discerning chef, essential- wash, rehydrate and toast lightly in a saucepan. over cooking can add bitterness. chop in small pieces or blend to flakes
a great chili for marinades. used to infuse oils (i.e. olive oil), some drinks, honey