Chilli Chipotle Powder

There are literally hundreds of different chillies, all of which descend from the original ones discovered by the Spanish when they found the Americas. Prior to this chillies were unknown to the rest of the world. The warming bite and delicious capsicum taste of chilli was warmly embraced by nearly every nation on earth, thus we find some form of capsicum or chilli in nearly every cuisine. Dried chillies have a very different flavour to fresh ones, as upon drying a caramelization of the sugars takes place which creates a delicious, robust taste not found in fresh chillies, in the same way a sun-dried tomato has a more complex flavour profile than a fresh one.

Chipotle Chillies: Are a delicious smoked, dried jalapeno. Use in soups, stews and Mexican recipes. Vegetarians find them an excellent substitute for ham or bacon.  Dust on grilled sweetcorn with a squeeze of lime.

May be used as a substitute for Merken chilli powder used in Chilean cooking.