chipotle chile
[ chih-POHT-lay ]
This hot
CHILE is actually a dried, smoked
JALAPEÑO. It has a wrinkled, dark brown skin and a smoky, sweet, almost chocolaty flavor. Chipotles can be found dried, pickled and canned in
ADOBO SAUCE. Chipotles are generally added to stews and sauces; the pickled variety are often eaten as appetizers. See also
CHILE.
© Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995 based on THE FOOD LOVER'S
COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.