Re: [CH] RE: Chipotle Powder
green56 (green56@PioneerPlanet.infi.net)
Wed, 21 Jul 1999 16:55:59 -0500
Parkhurst, Scott Contractor wrote:
>
> RisaG wrote:
>
> >Well, why don't you take a small coffee grinder
> >(just for spices) and grind the dried chiles to make
> >your own chipotle powder?
>
> I most definitely agree. I will add that if the chipotles
> are still leathery and flexible, you might want to dry
> them further ( I use an electric dehydrator) prior to
> grinding.
The posillas need to be dehydrated more for sure if we grind... Don't
the the chipoltes do, but can do in a warm oven just to be on the safe
side...
In your experience, do you get a powder, or do you get bits and pieces?
> What are the rest of you storing your powders in?
> I am using those 4 ounce jelly jars, the mini-canning
> types with separate rings and seals. Seems to work
> very well.
I've some of those 4 oz jars left from jam making and we were planning
on using them for just this purpose! Neat to read I had a good idea!
Thought would be just the ticket! Great!
green