Description
Chipotle Chipotle Chipotle, this is by far my favourite chilli ever! and I have eaten a few
The Chipotle is flaked by drying - destemming and chopping, the chipotle flakes includes the seeds
Chipotle flakes like all flakes chilli is designed for quick easy use while providing a texture to your food, full flavour and aroma is the same whether its chipotle whole pods, chipotle powder or chipotle flakes
Chipotle is unique in the food world let alone chilli with its unique smoking process of using pecan shells to create a sweet nutty flavour
Jalapenos are used as the chilli base, allowed to mature to full red to provide a citrus sweet flavour
The jalapeno is smoked dried for a few days to create the wonderful chipotle
Chipotle means smoked pepper from the Aztecs making this drying process one of the oldest still in use today
Chipotle adds deep sweet smokey flavour to any food likes it just been cooked over an open flame, add to any dish from baked beans to lasagne let alone a variety of authentic Mexican cuisine
See our favourite chipotle recipes here
Each chipotle pod weighs approx 7g but will vary
The chipotle can be chopped up and used in any sauce, 5mins of simmering will soften the skin, release its wonderful smokey flavour and blend into the texture
To hydrate a chipotle prior to use please see our video here
A little warm water and 5-10mins the chipotle can be blended to make a paste and used as you wish
Packed in a Unit that handles Sesame Seeds, Mustard and Celery
Nutritional Information per 100g
Energy kcals 324
Energy kJ 1355
Protein 10.6g
Fat 5.8g
of which Saturates 0.8g
Carbohydrate 69.9g
of which Sugars 41.1g
Fibre 28.7g
Sodium 91mg
Chipotle Morita Chilli Flakes - Quick Reference
- What are Chipotle Morita flakes?: Ripe red jalapeños that have been smoke-dried, destemmed and cut into flakes with the seeds included.
- Principal flavour: Deep sweet smoke with a distinctive nutty character from the traditional pecan-shell smoking process.
- Supporting notes: The ripe jalapeño base contributes gentle citrus sweetness beneath the smoke.
- Heat level: Medium; warmer than mild Mexican chillies but valued as much for smoke and flavour as heat.
- Common uses: Mexican dishes, chilli con carne, beans, barbecue sauces, marinades, lasagne and any dish needing an open-fire character.
- Pairs well with: Tomato, garlic, cumin, oregano, beef, pork, chicken, beans, cheese and chocolate.
- How to use: Stir directly into sauces and simmer for around five minutes, or soak in warm water for 5-10 minutes and blend into a paste.
- Texture: Flakes provide the full aroma of whole Chipotle while being quicker to soften and easier to portion.
- Comparison: Morita is the darker, softer and generally fruitier style of Chipotle, distinct from larger tan Chipotle Meco.
- Storage: Keep sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Customer Reviews
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Look and
Look and smell delightful not used yet but compared to Supermarket produce much better and good value
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Superb - dark
Superb - dark rich and smokey. Best chipotle I have come across in the uk
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Superb - dark
Superb - dark rich and smokey. Best chipotle I have come across in the uk
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Superb - dark
Superb - dark rich and smokey. Best chipotle I have come across in the uk
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Look and
Look and smell delightful not used yet but compared to Supermarket produce much better and good value
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Look and
Look and smell delightful not used yet but compared to Supermarket produce much better and good value
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Amazing flavour
Amazing flavour, my husband is addicted. So smoky with great depth of flavour.
