On Mar 31, 10:14*pm, "Jebediah Kornworthy"
> wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> * * * * * * I have a question regarding chili peppers. *I love chipotle but
> when you buy the ground mix it is too hot for me. * I cannot eat hot food
> any longer because of the medication I am taking, sooooo, I want to tame it
> down a bit.
>
> * * * * * * Here is my thought. *I want to buy some whole Chipotle peppers
> and devain and deseed them myself. * Since the peppers are dried I was
> wondering if there is any special tips or advice I could garner? * Do you
> devain and deseed them dry or do you rehydrate them? * I don't want to
> rehydrate them myself. * Maybe a small knife or X-ACTO knife?
>
> So have any of you tried this? * Did you have any waste? *Your thoughts and
> suggestions are greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Jeb

Chipotle peppers are red jalapenos that have been dry roasted and
smoked. They are already dry when you buy them. You CAN buy ground
chipotle. I've had pretty good luck using it. Start with a tiny
amount say 1/8 teaspoon in a cup of tomato sauce. Taste (just a
couple of drops will do) and you will know how powerful the chile is.
The smoky flavor will still come thru at small quantities. I buy my
chipotle at my supermarket in bulk. An ounce will last me quite a
while (cooking for one).
Lynn in Fargo
amybody else have a way to "test" chile strength?