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Dried Chile Pequin (Don Enrique® Brand)

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All Origins
Mexico
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Uses:

A small, extremely hot chile, the Chile Pequin registers a fiery 9 out of 10 on the chile heat scale. This orange and red chile has a light, sweet and somewhat nutty flavor. Easily crushed and sprinkled on beans, salsas, and other Latin dishes, Chile Pequin can also add a mildly volcanic zest to soups, sauces and vinegars. Melissa’s dried chiles, sold under the Don Enrique label (Melissa’s own line of Latin items), have a more distinctive taste than the same versions sold fresh since the process of drying chiles also brings out their flavor.

Selection, Storage & Handling:

Melissa’s Dried Chiles are hand-selected for excellent quality. Choose whole, unbroken chiles with deep color and a fresh scent. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry, dark place for up to six months or more.