Chipotle Paste
A chipotle is a dried red jalapeno chilli pepper. Brick red or coffee in colour, with cream coloured veins and a distinctively hot, smoky flavour. Used extensively in Mexican cookery, especially salsa, soups and stews. Also known as a ‘chilli ahumado’ or ‘meco’. Chipotle paste is a hot seasoning used in Mexican cookery, produced using smoke-dried jalapeno peppers, onions and tomatoes. A wonderfully rich flavoured paste with a deliciously hot and smoky flavour. Used as a marinade for meat, poultry, fish and vegetables, as a flavouring in soups and sauces or with crème fraiche as a simple dip
Method
To produce simply drizzle some sliced onions and tomatoes with a little olive oil. Season with sea salt and cracked pepper. Roast in a hot oven for about 20 minutes. Place in a blender. Add the Chipotle. Whiz. Use as required.