Re: [CH] Dried peppers?

DrBobJ2@aol.com
Tue, 16 Jun 1998 19:32:06 EDT

In a message dated 98-06-16 17:48:18 EDT, johnlowe@hotmail.com writes:

<< 
 But, how do I use them?  Soak them first?  Use them dry and let them 
 absorb other ingredients in the sauce over time?
  >>
Typicall dried chilies are often roasted ofer a buner or skillet,  don't let
hem burn or they will become bitter.  Then they are soaked in water and the
seeds and stems removed if desired, the chiles are then blended or processed
into a paste and used in salsas or moles.

For specific recepies see
The mole pages -the recipies (this site also has links to other chili related
sites)
http://slip.net/~bobnemo/recipesmole.html

Salsa recipies
http://www.panix.com/~clay/cookbook/salsa.html

hope this helps
Bob J. Johnson
San Diego, CA