Dried chile peppers

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About Dried chiles
Chilies are used both dried and fresh and they are found in a wide range: chipotle, haberano, mulato, cascabel or serrano. there is a wide variety of dried chiles, with various flavors and heat levels. Among the most popular dried chiles, there is the chile seco, which represents the anaheim chile, when this is ripen and dried. The dried chiles are used as flakes or chopped and mashed. In some cases, only the seeds are used for the preparation of the foods, as they are the ones that retain the spiciest hotness and heat level. The dried chiles are obtained mostly from the red chile (which are hotter than the green ones), by drying them and mashing them. The result is light brownish and red colored chile flakes, with an acid flavor and a medium heat. These chiles are great toners and energizers, but also body stimulants, and they are thought to be beneficial for muscular cramps and various pains. the dried chiles are used for meals that require spicing, like soups, stews, dressings, salsas and dips.

Dried chiles Variations

 * ají panca chile
 * ancho chile
 * California chile
 * cascabel pepper
 * Catarina chile
 * chile de arbol
 * chile seco
 * Chilcostle chile
 * Chilhuacle negro chile
 * chipotle pepper
 * Costeño Amarillo chile
 * guajillo chile
 * Habanero chile
 * Japanese dried chile
 * mirasol chile
 * mora chile
 * morita pepper
 * mulato chile
 * New Mexico red chile
 * Onzaroja chile
 * pasilla pepper
 * pequin pepper
 * puya chile