whats a great recipes that uses chipotle peppers?
Canned chipotle peppers in adobo are my secret weapon. Five years ago, I didn’t even know what a chipotle was, but this humble chile is now my go-to seasoning when I’m making something that needs a subtle kick. Canned chipotles are smoked red jalapenos immersed in adobo; adobo is a pureed sauce of vinegar, tomato, and ancho chile. The peppers are smoky and spicy (but not habanero hot), and the flavor serves as a perfect tangy counterbalance to rich foods like cheese, mayo, butter, or sour cream. I have at least two or three cans in my pantry at all times — they’re cheap and keep forever. If you want to experiment, puree 2 tablespoons of adobo with one pepper and stir it into: • 1 cup sour cream • 1 cup mayo • 1/2 cup cream cheese The chipotle sour cream will rock any burrito or taco you put in your mouth, but I love it with fish tacos. You can substitute the straight puree (about 1 tablespoon) for the fresh serrano pepper in the mango salsa recipe that goes with these Fish Tacos. I wa
