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Chipotle sauce: an unknown classic

La Chipotle sauce It is made from a very unique pepper. It has undoubtedly become something that brings great flavor to dishes in Mexico. As if that were not enough, it has crossed the borders to other countries through Mexican food restaurants. Let's see next where this comes from seasoning loaded with future.

That carries?

It is one of the classic products of the gastronomy of Mexico. It is not as well known as the tacos or Enchiladas outside the country but really who understands the subject knows it. It is a colored sauce light orange with spicy taste. If you are not from Mexico do not worry because soon you will discover where it comes from.

Its ingredients are the following: 

  • 1 chipotle chile pepper or two teaspoons of chipotle powder
  • 125 g of Mayonnaise
  • 80 gr yogurt
  • Cilantro chopped, a tablespoon
  • Dill dry, a tablespoon
  • Cumin ground, half a teaspoon
  • Sal Island

Where does chipotle sauce come from and how is it obtained? 

It means smoked chili in the native language nahuatl and it is achieved by a curious method. This consists of leaving to mature el jalapeno pepper in the plant until blush and shrink. Once it has been dwarfed smoke for several days on a metal grill. Thus, the result is a food capable of being preserved for a long period of time.

Currently the state that produces it in greater quantity is Chihuahua. Its production is ahead of others since it has 16 thousand tons per year. Puebla, Veracruz y Yucatan are other places where this is important Chipotle sauce.

Chipotle sauce
Chipotle sauce has an orange color / Source: cookpad

This is how you get the fundamental ingredient of delicious Chipotle sauce. This is highly valued when preparing meat or even stews y soups. You can find it in Fajitas y burritos. The sauce is also used in dishes from other countries. A clear example is the chipotle hummus.

It is most likely to satisfy spicy lovers. According to itch scale Scoville, the chipotle chili has 2.500 a 8.000 units of itch. This beats the pimientos de padrón spicy Spanish although it is not enough Tabasco (30000-50000).

If you want to give a little life to your dishes rice with beans it is also a good investment. There are even those who use it to prepare burgers spicy. In fact, it is so representative that you can find it in restaurants specializing in Mexican cuisine in other countries. It is also present in stores with this theme. Do not worry because with the ingredients that we mentioned before you can obtain it in a more cheap. Let's now see the reasons why you may be interested in consuming it often.

Exquisite and healthy

Its main ingredient, which is what gives it its name, stands out for its health benefits. The first thing to keep in mind is that the spicy flavor of chili does not come out of nowhere. It comes from a substance called capsaicin. Several studies claim that it helps burn fat since it stimulates its oxidation. It is also useful in preventing cardiovascular complications. This is because it favors the dissolution of the fibrin. We are talking about a substance that contributes to the formation of blood clots.

It also has properties anti-inflammatory. It can be a good ally as a natural remedy for joint pain. Nor should we forget that it has an interesting component for the colder months. This pepper is rich in Vitamin C, which reinforces our immune system. It is also a powerful antirust that protects our cells from aging. Not to mention that it serves to regulate bad cholesterol and has the vitamins A, B1, B2 y B3. Chipotle is a complete food.

Chipotle peppers
Chipotle peppers / Source: @CCCulinario

Now you have several excuses to treat yourself. It is not that they were necessary because the sauce itself is delicious and it will not disappoint you. Take advantage of the many possibilities it offers and combine it with whatever you want. Get to work, buy the ingredients and prepare some good ones fajitas with this seasoning. The pleasant taste of the Chipotle sauce conquers you. He has already done it with a multitude of people outside the country where the Spanish film director Luis Buñuel He spent his last days.

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