Tips

When handling fresh chiles, it is a good idea to wear rubber gloves to protect your hands against capsaicin, the potent chemical in chiles responsible for their heat.Another method of protecting your hands is to rub your fingers with vegetable...

Soak chiles in enough hot tap water to be completely submerged, stirring them every few minutes, making sure they are plumping evenly.Usually 15-30 minutes is enough time to make them pliable, much longer and the flavor begins to weaken.The soaking...