[CH] Favourite Chiles
Shantihhh@aol.com
Thu, 26 Apr 2001 15:41:31 EDT
<< Questions of heat aside, which chiles do all of you consider the best
flavored? >>
I think it depends on what I am cooking! Certain Chile flavors are better
with certain other flavors. Take Thai food you must use Thai Birds or Thai
Dragons IMHO. So many restaurants here in Little Thailand/California use
Jalapenos as they are much cheaper. The taste is so off!
Manzanas, Habanaros, Cayennes, and wonderful Serranos are definitely
favorites. I love ripe red Jalapenos and Smoked Jalapenos/Chipotles are at
the top of my list for sure. Smoked Habanaros are terrific as well. I also
enjoy the Thai Sirichi (thank you Margaret L.), Angkor Sunrise and those
"funny cayenne type chiles" from India :-) Those I even like green in some
Dals and curries.
Bolivian Rainbow is pretty, Qin nice for Chinese stir fries, but probably
related to a dozen others.
Each year we grow at least 40 or so different chiles and we have our little
Chile tastings in the kitchen with sliced freshly picked Chiles. Such
fun-love that endorphin rush! LOL
Chiles are like tomatoes-so many varieties and flavors- I grow several new
ones each year, taste and some become favorites and earn a space next year in
the garden. This brings up a point as well. Some varieties of Chiles pair
with certain varieties of tomatoes for salsas better than others. I love
combining contrasting colors of tomatoes with various Chiles. Take and chop
a Granny Smith Tomato with red ripe Serranos and add the lime, cilantro, and
garlic----now there is an awesome salsa!
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