In the
United States, we often use “chili” and “chile” interchangeably. In culinary
terms, however, they don’t mean the same thing. Chili refers to the dish
(“a bowl of red,” as we say in Texas), and chile refers to the
spice--pods or fruits of plants we call chilies. Smiling Coyote Farm makes both
and we try to make the distinction easy. We label our blend of ground chilies
“Pure Chile Powder” and our chili mix “Old #18 Chili Mix.” Keep it simple,
right.
And,
for Saturday August 3, 2019 at the Canyon Farmers's Market, our featured spice blend is...
Pure
Chile Powder
This
blend of ground chilies is unique. I don’t believe it’s found anywhere other
than Smiling Coyote Farm. The
ingredient list gives some idea why. Many people are unfamiliar with some of
these amazing chilies and they deserve more respect.
Notice
there are nothing but chilies listed. No paprika, no salt, no MSG, no
preservatives, no cayenne or other “fillers;” nothing but the chilies. The
ingredients listed below are all the ingredients in order by weight.
·
Chili Ancho, Whole
·
Chili Guajillo, Whole
·
Chili Mulato, Whole
·
Chili Pasilla Negro, Whole
·
Chili New Mexico, Whole
·
Chili Chipotle, Whole
We take
great care curating this blend. Toasting the whole chilies first, then removing
the seeds so it’s very mild, and finally grinding in small batches fresh to
order or for market for intense flavor and long shelf-life. It’s done “right.”
This
blend is “dark,” and it’s obviously dark... At first sight and at first smell.
It’s distinctly different from any other chile powder.
Flavor
profile
Ripe
fruit--cherries, plums, raisins--coffee and dark chocolate, and a sensuous
smoky undertone. Quite different from anything else on the market: Rich, deep,
savory with a hint of natural sweetness, and very mildly spicy. Well balanced.
Uses
Almost
any recipe calling for chilies of any sort--substitute 1:1. If you make chili,
casseroles, beans, enchiladas, tacos, barbacoa, asada, pastor, or any Tex-Mex
or Mexican favorite, this one should be in your kitchen. Excellent as a meat
rub, especially on prime cuts of steak, and as a topping/garnish on devilled
eggs, potato salad, eggs, and your favorite cheese ball.
We’ll post
some recipes for you soon.
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