Post by patricimo54 on Feb 21, 2010 11:46:37 GMT -5
The traditional method of drying chilies is a common site in the dry and arid New Mexico climate. As you travel thru in late summer it is common to see Ristras of chilies hanging everywhere for sell. Although the primary purpose is to preserve the spice that is contained within, they are often hung at door ways as a sign of welcome.
The patricimo method uses the home dehydrator. Day before yesterday I purchased around a pound of red ripe jalapenos.
I cut them in half, removed the seeds and veins and then placed them on the screen.
After 24 hours in the dehydrators my pound of chilies looked like this.
I then placed them in my spice grinder.
In no time at all the shriveled up chilies became powder.
After running the powder thru a fine sieve and returning the pieces that needed another ride thru the grinder, my pound of ripe jalapenos produced just under a half a cup of "FRESH" chili powder.
The patricimo method uses the home dehydrator. Day before yesterday I purchased around a pound of red ripe jalapenos.
I cut them in half, removed the seeds and veins and then placed them on the screen.
After 24 hours in the dehydrators my pound of chilies looked like this.
I then placed them in my spice grinder.
In no time at all the shriveled up chilies became powder.
After running the powder thru a fine sieve and returning the pieces that needed another ride thru the grinder, my pound of ripe jalapenos produced just under a half a cup of "FRESH" chili powder.
Karma to ya
