Chipotle chilies

chile chipotle

Flavor and role

Ripe jalapeños smoked and dried, with a strong smoky aroma and medium-to-high heat. Sold whole dried, ground, or canned in adobo sauce.

Typical dishes and uses

Chipotle mayo, tinga de pollo, barbecue sauce, chili, salsa.

Substitutes

1 chipotle = 1 tsp chipotle powder = 1 tsp smoked paprika + ¼ tsp cayenne.

Storage

Dried and ground: 1 year airtight. Canned in adobo: 2 weeks airtight in the fridge once opened, or 3 months frozen individually.

Main countries

Mexico

Used in this book

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Updated 2026-10-10