The CookingBites recipe challenge: chilli peppers

[caseydog]

…and what is it about dried whole chilies? I can’t find any at any of the easy-to-get-to shops!

They are everywhere, here in Texas. Many different kinds, too. Ask Rocklobster.

CD

 

[TastyReuben]

They are everywhere, here in Texas. Many different kinds, too. Ask Rocklobster.

CD

I did manage to find some larger dried chilis at the gourmet shop, but I’m wanting something skinny and small, as a garnish to a cocktail I want to submit.

I can get some dried slices, I suppose I could float those in it.

 

[karadekoolaid]

…and what is it about dried whole chilies? I can’t find any at any of the easy-to-get-to shops!

Down this way, there are plenty of Mexican groceries. you can pick up all sorts of dried chiles: ancho, guajillo, chilpotle, pasilla, etc. There´s a store about 10 minutes away from Madeira!

 

[TastyReuben]

There´s a store about 10 minutes away from Madeira!

Yeah, that’s the problem, though…that’s not an “easy-to-get-to” shop for me, especially since I’m working during the day and trying to get a jump on my Thanksgiving cooking.

Normally, my local Kroger (and Walmart) would carry something as basic as dried whole cayenne, so I could nip out and back and be done with it, but not now.

 

[Yorky]

In my opinion, whether it's beef, pork, lamb, chicken or even vegetarian, a chilli-con-carne is difficult to beat.

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• Yorky
• 23 Nov 2022

 

[Morning Glory]

Chicken phal is cooked! Well you did choose chillies Yorky and I'm going full on. I'm not sure anyone here except me will be able to eat it.

Its going to sit overnight (improves flavour) and be photographed tomorrow.

 

[karadekoolaid]

This is a typical Mexican condiment and is not, necessarily, that hot. Just depends on whether the jalapeños (which are failry mild chiles, usually) were really mild, or a bit hot. These are great with BBQs, hot dogs, burgers, Mexican food in general, breakfast eggs, etc. My kitchen used to be about 50 mts from a McDs, so I´d buy my cheeseburger and fries, take it back to the kitchen and doctor it with these little blighters.
Jalapeños en Escabeche

 

[Herbie]

Very vibrant and healthy looking harvest there. Have any major plans for those yet?

No . Just chopped and added to a stir-fry so far. I'll have to think of something more exciting.

 

[murphyscreek]

Rajasthani Laal Maas

Recipe & Video - Rajasthani Laal Maas

 

[Morning Glory]

Chicken phal

 

[karadekoolaid]

Chicken phal

That looks absolutely awesome!
And hot as Hell

 

[Morning Glory]

That looks absolutely awesome!
And hot as Hell

Thank you!

I meant to add to the recipe description that cooking whole thighs 'bone in' adds flavour - and means that the chicken isn't stupidly spicy all the way through.

 

[Morning Glory]

A question I should have asked you earlier Yorky: are ground/powdered chillies and chilli flakes eligible for challenge recipes?

 

[caseydog]

A question I should have asked you earlier Yorky: are ground/powdered chillies and chilli flakes eligible for challenge recipes?

I will almost certainly use ground chilis, but, I'll grind them myself from dried chilis. Certainly that has to be allowed??? Of course, my problem will be to get my butt in gear, and make something to enter.

CD

 

[Morning Glory]

I will almost certainly use ground chilis, but, I'll grind them myself from dried chilis. Certainly that has to be allowed??? Of course, my problem will be to get my butt in gear, and make something to enter.

CD

Yeah - I'm sure that's fine. I just wanted to check that 'ready-made' chilli powder or flakes were OK.

Now get cooking!