Chipotle peppers

Chipotle chiles are ripe jalapeño peppers that have been dried and smoked, providing a characteristic smoky, spicy, and slightly sweet flavor. This ingredient is widely used in Mexican cuisine and in various Latin American recipes to add depth and a distinctive flavor to sauces, stews, marinades, and adobos.

The origin of chipotles dates back to Mexico, where this ancestral technique of drying and smoking jalapeños allows them to be preserved for longer and enhances their flavors. Their name comes from the Nahuatl word chilpoctli, which means "smoked chili."

Among their nutritional properties, chipotles are rich in capsaicin, the compound responsible for their spiciness, which has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits. They also provide vitamins A and C, as well as minerals such as potassium.

In different regions of Latin America, chipotles may also be known as chipotle chili or simply chipotle, although the most common and recognized term is chipotle chili.

This ingredient is essential for providing an authentic and complex flavor in traditional recipes such as mole, taco sauces, and dishes that require an unmistakable smoky and spicy touch.