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Category: dried chile
Not Just Pretty Peppers: Why Chile Ristras Are the Perfect New Mexico Gift
New Mexico’s vibrant culture, dramatic landscapes, and fiery cuisine all leave a lasting impression on visitors. But when it comes to picking the perfect souvenir, what truly captures the essence of the “Land of Enchantment” and offers year-round enjoyment? Look no further than the humble chile ristra. A Tradition Steeped in History and Practicality Ristras…
Hatch Red Chile Powder
Hatch red chile powder, a vibrant and flavorful product hailing from Hatch, New Mexico, has become a beloved ingredient in kitchens across the country. One of its most significant advantages lies in its sheer practicality. Unlike fresh roasted chile, which require cleaning, roasting, peeling, and sometimes seeding, Hatch red chile powder comes ready to use.…
Red Chile Sauce: A Study in Pure Flavor
The Heart of New Mexican Cuisine In the Land of Enchantment, red chile sauce reigns supreme. It’s more than just a condiment; it’s a cultural touchstone, a fiery symbol of our state pride. The question “Red or Green?” echoes through New Mexican kitchens, and while we adore our green chile, there’s something undeniably special about…
The Magic of New Mexico Red Chile Pods
Red chile pods are the fundamental part of the red part of our New Mexico state question, “Red or Green?” Sundried Hatch red chile pods are an amazingly flavorful addition to New Mexico cuisine. At Farmers Chile Market, located at 2010 Eubank Blvd NE in Albuquerque, we typically carry several varieties and sizes of red…
Chile Pasado: The Timeless Flavor of Hatch Chile Delivered
Chile Pasado, also known as the chile of the past, is a beloved roasted Hatch chile variety that holds a special place in the hearts of Hispanic families in Southern New Mexico. With its unique smoky flavor and delightful heat, this traditional chile has been enjoyed for generations. While freezing roasted chile has become the…
Chile Pasado
Roasted, Peeled, and dried Hatch Green Chile Chile Pasado is essentially dried roasted Hatch green chile. Although most people In New Mexico freeze their fresh roasted green chile to preserve it, dried chile is a fantastic method if you have a dehydrator. When people think of dried New Mexico chile, they often think of the…
Different Types of Mexican Chile
Although our primary focus at Farmers Chile Market is New Mexican chile during the chile season, we also carry a lot of other varieties like superhot chili and various types of Mexican chile too. More than just that though, we would be remiss if we did not also respect the amazing chile heritage of our…
Red Chile Stacked Enchiladas
If you have ever been through New Mexico, or at least been to a New Mexican restaurant, odds are you have had enchiladas. Red chile, green chile, chicken, cheese, beans, mushrooms, vegetarian or vegan, they are delicious any way they come. Personally, I like recommending red chile over green for enchiladas, because I think the…
Albuquerque Chile
If you think about chile in Albuquerque, probably two names come up, Farmers Market and Fruit Basket. A large reason for that is that we both have a lot of history in Albuquerque. When we first started roasting chile in Albuquerque in 1977, chile was already a large part of the cuisine, but roasting chile…
New Mexico Chile Ristra FAQ
All about chile ristras I get asked a lot of questions about chile ristras, ranging from “How long do ristras last?’ to “How to take care of a Hatch chile ristra?” This made me think that many people will probably be wondering about it online too. Because of that, I decided to make a quick…
Using chile powder
If you have ever walked down the spice aisle of the grocery store, odds are you have found at least one or two types of chile powder. Paprika is widely used throughout Europe and the Americas. It is not spicy, but it gives a nice earthy flavor to whatever it is used on. Cayenne pepper…
The Many Varieties of Chile
Many types of New Mexico chile Although we sell green chile by temperature, Mild, Medium, Hot, Extra Hot, XXX-hot, etc, the differences between New Mexico chile varieties run deeper than that. Chile has been a big thing in New Mexico for a long time, and as a result, many different varieties exist. Many are bred…
Pequin Chile is more than just a decoration
Every year around mid September, New Mexico is awash in different shapes of chile ristras. If you find a ristra in the shape of a heart, wreath, cross, or something else, it’s probably made with pequin chile. The reason why, is because it is smaller, and therefore less fragile. In general, most people just use…
