Tampico Chile California Entero – Whole Dried California Chile 8 oz

Tampico Chile California Entero – Whole Dried California Chile is a mild dried chile pepper used in Mexican cooking for its smooth flavor, red color, and gentle heat. Chile California is a versatile pantry staple for preparing homemade sauces, marinades, stews, soups, tamales, enchilada sauce, and traditional chile-based recipes.

This larger 8 oz bag is a great option for families, frequent home cooking, restaurants, food prep, and anyone who uses dried chiles often in Mexican-style meals.

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 sauces
• Combine with garlic, onion, oregano, cumin, and vinegar for a flavorful chile paste

Product Highlights

• Whole dried California chile peppers by Tampico
• Also known as chile California entero
• Mild heat with smooth dried chile flavor
• Great for sauces, marinades, stews, soups, and tamales
• Larger 8 oz bag for frequent cooking
• Essential dried chile for Mexican recipes

Product Details

• Brand: Tampico
• Product Name: Chile California Entero – Whole Dried California Chile
• Net Weight: 8 oz
• Type: Whole dried chile pepper
• Spanish Name: Chile California Entero
• English Name: Whole Dried California Chile
• Heat Level: Mild
• Flavor Profile: Mild, earthy, slightly sweet, smooth dried chile flavor
• Use: Red chile sauce, enchilada sauce, adobos, marinades, soups, stews, beans, tamales, and Mexican 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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