Wednesday, September 4, 2013

A Guide To Choosing Arizona Chili Spices

By Amanda Baird


There are numerous aspects to developing a good chili recipe. It is very versatile and people often develop their own recipes for meat, chicken or served with vegetables and kidney beans if they are vegetarian. However one of the key priorities is to ensure you get the right blend of Arizona chili spices in order to get a good balance between heat and flavour.

When people see the word spice it is often associated with heat. This is not always strictly true. A spice can equally be used to change the flavouring in a subtle way. You do not necessarily need to be someone who wants to have their mouth burned off in order to enjoy this food!

One thing that often puts people off cooking this is heat. However peppers do not necessarily have to burn the mouth. A spice mix can also include ingredients such as tumeric or paprika in order to add an extra bit of colour in order to make the dish stand out. This is equally the case with bell peppers or sliced in jalapenos.

Another fact is that you can add ingredients that add colour to the dish. Presentation can often help a dish to stand out. Ingredients such as tumeric or paprika are known for their distinct colours and these could be a nice addition to make your dish look a bit more distinctive.

Of course one of the most crucial ingredients in a chili is the peppers. The level of heat is measured in Scovilles. Most packaging ought to offer a clear guide indicating whether they are mild, medium or hot. What you need to consider is who you are cooking for. While you do not want to burn the tongues of your guest do not be afraid of adding a little more kick to the mixture!

Of course if you do want a recipe that is properly hot there are options too. Red Amazon is an example of a hotter variety. These are a dried version of Tabasco and so may be best used to top off at the end or stirred in to make it a little bit hotter towards the end.

The advantage of these is that you can often add the slices and put them into the mix. If you are looking to add a bit more heat a small birds eye pepper is ideal. For people who really want to push the upper limits of the tolerance of their tongue ghost peppers provide a massive burst of heat. However this ought to be used with caution!

After you have used a recipe and begin to become more confident you can develop your own blend of Arizona chili spices. Thankfully if you store them carefully you can access these flavourings at a later date. Look online for recipes and suggestions for spices to create your own recipe.




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