Chipotle Pepper

What Is Chipotle Pepper?

Chipotle is a Mexican pepper made by smoking and drying ripe, red jalapeno peppers over several days. Its name, from the Aztec language, literally means "smoked pepper."

It has a much hotter and smokier profile than fresh jalapeno; it is sold either as a whole dried pepper or canned in "adobo sauce," a tomato-spice sauce.

Nutritional Values of Chipotle Pepper

100 grams of dried chipotle pepper contains approximately 280 kcal of energy; it is high in fiber and carries a notable amount of vitamin C despite the drying. Values vary by dried/canned type and are approximate.

How Should Chipotle Pepper Be Consumed?

Chipotle pepper is used in moderate amounts as a spice/sauce addition to dishes, as part of a balanced diet.

This information is general; chipotle pepper is a food, not a substitute for medical treatment. People with low spice tolerance are advised to consume it in moderation.

How to Choose Chipotle Pepper?

A good dried chipotle pepper has a dark reddish-brown color, a wrinkled-yet-pliable texture, and a distinct smoky smell. For the canned type, the sauce color should be dark red.

• The dried type should be dark reddish-brown in color
• The texture should be wrinkled but pliable, not hardened like stone
• The smell should be distinctly smoky, not moldy

How Is Chipotle Pepper Stored?

Dried chipotle pepper can be kept for a long time in a sealed container in a dry, dark cupboard; the canned type in adobo sauce should be refrigerated once opened.

Using Chipotle Pepper in the Kitchen

Chipotle pepper is used most often in the salsas, marinades, and stews of Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine, as well as in sauces where a smoky-spicy accent is desired.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are chipotle and jalapeno the same pepper?

Yes, they are the same species; chipotle is the ripened, smoked-and-dried form of jalapeno. Fresh jalapeno is its unprocessed, green form.

How is chipotle in adobo sauce used?

The pepper and the sauce around it are chopped together and added to the dish; both the pepper's and the sauce's smoky-spicy flavor pass into the food.

Is chipotle pepper available in Turkey?

It can be found in gourmet markets, specialty stores selling Mexican products, and online.