Tampico Dried New Mexico Chile Peppers – Chile Nuevo México Seco are whole dried red chile peppers commonly used in Mexican and Southwestern cooking. These chiles are known for their smooth, earthy flavor, deep red color, and mild-to-medium heat, making them ideal for sauces, marinades, stews, soups, and traditional chile-based recipes.
This 3 oz bag is perfect for preparing red chile sauce, enchilada sauce, adobos, carne con chile, tamales, pozole, beans, soups, and homemade Mexican-style marinades.
Ways to Use
- Use to prepare red chile sauce, enchilada sauce, adobos, and marinades
- Add to soups, stews, beans, tamales, pozole, and guisos
- Toast lightly, soak in hot water, then blend into smooth sauces
- Combine with garlic, onion, oregano, cumin, vinegar, or broth for a flavorful chile paste
Product Highlights
- Dried New Mexico chile peppers by Tampico
- Also known as chile Nuevo México seco
- Whole dried red chile peppers
- Mild-to-medium heat with smooth earthy flavor
- Great for sauces, marinades, stews, soups, tamales, and pozole
- Net weight: 3 oz
Product Details
- Brand: Tampico
- Product Name: Dried New Mexico Chile Peppers – Chile Nuevo México Seco
- Net Weight: 3 oz
- Type: Whole dried chile pepper
- English Name: Dried New Mexico Chile Peppers
- Spanish Name: Chile Nuevo México Seco
- Heat Level: Mild to medium
- Flavor Profile: Earthy, slightly sweet, smooth, mild chile heat
- Use: Red chile sauce, enchilada sauce, adobos, marinades, soups, stews, beans, tamales, pozole, and Mexican-style cooking
Cooking Tip: Remove stems and seeds, toast the chiles lightly, then soak them in hot water before blending with garlic, onion, spices, and broth for a smooth homemade red chile sauce.
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