Chili Powder
also called chile powder · chilli powder
- Taquería
- serves 16
- recipe says 25 min
- Spice Blends & Marinades
Three ways to read this recipe
The table
| 4(stemmed, seeded, torn up)dried ancho chiles | toast in a dry skillet 2 min | add, toast 1 min more | cool, grind fine | whisk in |
| 3(stemmed, seeded, torn up)dried guajillo chiles | ||||
| 2(stemmed)dried chiles de arbol | ||||
| 1 Tbscumin seeds | ||||
| 1 Tbsdried Mexican oregano | ||||
| 1 Tbsgarlic powder | ||||
| 1 Tbsonion powder | ||||
| 1 tspsmoked paprika | ||||
What to lay out
Everything the recipe asks for, sitting under the step that eats it. Tick each one as you measure it.10 things to get out.
Pans and tools
1toast in a dry skillet 2 min
2add, toast 1 min more
goes in with what step 1 made
4whisk in
goes in with what step 3 made
Cooking it
Tap a step when it is done; the next one lights up.
The clock
- Start to finish
- at least 3 min2 of 4 steps give no time
- Needs you
- about 3 min
- If you get it wrong
- Narrow — ground chile scorches in seconds where cumin and coriander take minutes, so it goes in for the last one only
toast in a dry skillet 2 min
2 minneeds you(we think)from the start
add, toast 1 min more
1 minneeds you(we think)2 min in
cool, grind fine
not timed3 min in
whisk in
not timed3 min in
- needs you
- never timed
- we think
You'll need skillet · spice grinder
Goes with
See how it is written
>> title: Chili Powder
>> category: Spice Blends & Marinades
>> tags: tex-mex, chiles, spice blend, toasted, pantry
>> counters: Taquería
>> aka: chile powder, chilli powder
>> pairs-with: chili-con-carne
>> servings: 16
>> time: 25 min
>> slack: narrow — ground chile scorches in seconds where cumin and coriander take minutes, so it goes in for the last one only
>> step: toast in a dry skillet 2 min
Toast @dried ancho chiles{4}(stemmed, seeded, torn up), @dried guajillo chiles{3}(stemmed, seeded, torn up), and @dried chiles de arbol{2}(stemmed) in a dry #skillet{} over medium heat until they smell like raisins, about ~{2%min}.
>> step: add, toast 1 min more
Add @cumin seeds{1%Tbs} to @&(~1)toasted chiles{} and toast ~{1%min} more, then stir in @dried Mexican oregano{1%Tbs} off the heat.
>> step: cool, grind fine
Cool @&(~1)mixture{} completely, then grind to a fine powder in a #spice grinder{}.
>> step: whisk in
Whisk @garlic powder{1%Tbs}, @onion powder{1%Tbs}, and @smoked paprika{1%tsp} into @&(~1)powder{}.