New Mexico Chili Powder has a deep dark reddish brown color. The New Mexico Chile features an earthy, sweet flavor with an undertone of weediness, acidity and a hint of dried cherries. Frequently mistaken for the Anaheim Chile Peppers (also called California Chiles). The New Mexico Chile is a bit hotter, coming in at 2-3 on a heat scale of 10, and more flavorful than the California Chiles.
New Mexico Chiles when ground into a chili powder is also known as the table condiment “molido” or “New Mexico Molido”. New Mexico Chili Powder is most commonly found in Southwestern and Mexican dishes that add zest (or piquancy) to salsas, red sauces, chutneys, seasonings, soups, stews and dry rubs. Some of the popular recipes with New Mexico Chile Powder include Spicy Black Bean Chili, New Mexico Chili, Sweet and Sweet Chickpea Chili in Slow Cooker.
We carry a full selection of chiles including Ancho, Pasilla, Chipotle, California, Guajillo, Habanero and Birdseye. In addition we have an excellent selection of chile powders.
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