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Often referred to simply as chile Pasilla or Pasilla Negro, this extremely long and wrinkled pod is black in color. In Spanish, Pasa means raisin. Chile Negro means black chile. The gentle full bodied flavor of the Chile Negro is invaluable for making sauces and mole. -
Sometimes incorrectly referred to as the Pasilla, the Mulato is actually a type of dried Poblano. A bit smokier than the Ancho but without the depth of flavor.Like the ancho, the Mulato is a type of dried poblano, and combined with the ancho and negro chiles, the mulato is an essential ingredient in making the classic mole sauce.
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Meaning “tree-like”, the de Arbol is a member of the cayenne family. This bright, red, long pointed pepper is a popular ingredient in sauce.
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This is a special blending of two of the worlds best tasting chiles. Both grown in New Mexico, it combines the chiles grown in the famous Hatch Valley and the scarce chile from the area of Chimayo.
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Corn husks are the traditional wrappers for tamales. These husks only need to be immersed in water for a short time until they are soft, pliable and ready to use.
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Native to Mexico, Mexican oregano has notes of mild licorice and citrus, but shares the basic pungent flavor of the more common Mediterranean oregano. Mexican oregano is a necessary ingredient in the preparation of many Southwestern dishes. “Just a pinch will do.”
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We source these chiles from the Hatch Valley in New Mexico which is renowned for growing the highest quality chiles with phenomenal flavor.
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A fiery little pepper, the Pequin is also known as the bird pepper and is a favorite for spicing up sauces, salsas, and other dishes. It has a sweet, slightly smoky flavor with hints of citrus, corn, and nuts. -
We source these chiles from the Hatch Valley in New Mexico which is renowned for growing the highest quality chiles with phenomenal flavor.
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The Guajillo is related to the Pulla and slightly spicier than the Ancho. Delicious with seafood, great for making sauces, and popular in salsas (try it with tomatillos for a mild, tasty salsa).
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A tough choice but probably three of our favorite salsas. Our Salsa Roja, Salsa Santa Fe, and Chipotle Salsas are all great with chips but for something different, try them with eggs, baked potatoes, or steamed vegetables. -
A gourmet meal in a bag? Some fancy cookbook readers may doubt it, but out here where the sky is blue and the air is pure, Los Chileros has managed to fix up some of our favorite dishes so they can be enjoyed it no matter how far you are from Santa Fe. Carne Adovada is a full-flavored Southwestern dish, traditionally made with pork, but is just as tasty with chicken or beef. Serve with our easy-to-make sopaipillas filled with honey for dessert and you got an authentic Southwestern meal that will draw raves!
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Here is a meal that talks Southwest from the moment you put it on the stove. The rich aroma of Hatch Green Chile flavors each spoonful and awakens the taste buds with its mild but spicy infusion.
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Creamy and full of flavor, this soup combines the great flavors of green chile and chicken, with several delicious vegetables for a robust, comforting taste. The subtle spicy taste of New Mexico's Hatch Valley green chile in a chicken base makes a soup full of flavor contrasts. Easy to prepare, this soup will garner lots of compliments and be on everyone’s favorite list.
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Crushed New Mexico red chile adds a distinctive flavor to salsas, soups and rubs. Dried red chile pod ground to a crushed form are used to make chile con carne or red chile enchiladas.
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This is a special meal that is made even better with Los Chileros blend of traditional white and blue corn posole with chiles and other spices. Served throughout the Southwest, posole is a main dish or is used as an accompaniment to other southwestern dishes.
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A name that reminds you of Dr. Seuss, but a flavor that is pure Southwest. The great nutty taste of the blue corn combined with the zing of the green chile will compliment almost anything.
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Taste the roasted, nutty flavor of blue corn when you place these pancakes and waffles on the table. This classic Southwestern dish uses roasted blue corn and combines it with just the right ingredients to become the star of your breakfast table. Optionally, you can add pine nuts (piñon), blueberries or your favorite extra ingredients. Blue Corn waffles and pancakes are a taste tradition of the Southwest. -
Posole is a thick soup that is hearty enough to serve as a main course. Cook with beef, pork or chicken for a traditional Southwestern meal.
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Makes light, fluffy popcorn with just a hint of roasted, nutty flavor. No need to add any extra seasoning – this tastes great just as it is.
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Posole – or hominy – is made by removing the outer layer of corn kernels and then drying them. The posole is then soaked and cooked (traditionally with cubed pork) until tender and the kernels have “bloomed”. -
When fried, these puffed pieces of dough resemble little pillows. Lace them with honey and you won’t dream of anything else!
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Makes a delicious corn bread. Add crushed red chiles for an added bite.
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Make your own Blue Corn tortillas with our flour. Also great for breads and other baked goods.
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Who said snack foods are bad for you? Our red popcorn is high in fiber, iron, and protein. It has fewer hulls and pops the most gorgeous snow white. Pop it up in the microwave, air popper or on the stovetop.
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A combination of our Blue corn, Crimson red, and White popcorn kernels. When popped, it all turns white, but it sure does taste good.
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A culinary classic that allows you to determine just how thick and spicy your chili will taste.
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Chipotles en Adobo are smoky chipotle chiles in a tomato-vinegar sauce. To use, just add a few chipotles (whole or pureed) with a bit of the adobo sauce to soups, stews, and sauces. Spicy! Los Chileros heat level 4 out of 4. 7 oz can. -
Achiote is one of Mexico’s most popular ingredients because it gives food an amazing earthy flavor and a spectacular red hue. Smear over fish and grill or rub into pork before braising or roasting. Dilute with vinegar or olive oil to create a marinade for just about everything.
Any of which will enhance the flavor of your recipe,
or make the presentation of your dishes memorable.
Whether it is whole, powdered, or frozen,
the chiles from Los Chileros are all hand sorted
to make sure you get only the best.
