Also called Chipotle Chiles in Adobo Sauce
Flavor description
A spiced Mexican marinade made of chiles, herbs and vinegar. Origin country is Mexico; "chipotle" is a combination of the prefix chi (for "chile") and potle (Aztec word for "smoke"). Main ingredients are chipotle chiles (dried, smoked jalapeņos) and adobo sauce (seasoned tomato sauce). The sauce's heat index is medium, with a smoky, slightly sweet, meaty, and savory flavor. Drying and smoking concentrates a jalapeņo's heat.
How to use
They're usually not added after cooking, but are often an ingredient in chili, soups, and sauces.
Where to find it
Look for adobo sauce canned, in the Latin foods section of most supermarkets. Or, buy online at www.mexgrocer.com or www.ethnicgrocer.com.
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