Chieftain^® Wild Rice Company

CHIPOTLE, MORITA

Description:

Chipotle (chee-POT-lay) Morita is a medium hot pepper with a rich smoky flavor.  Chipotle means “smoked chile”, Chipotle is the familiar Jalapeno pepper that is smoked and then dried.  The main difference between the Brown Chipotle and the Morita Chipotle is the degree of ripeness when smoked.  The Brown Chipotle is the green Jalapeno and the Morita is the fully ripened Jalapeno.   Fully ripening the Jalapeno gives these Morita chiles a unique, medium hot, smoky flavor which is popular in many southwestern dishes. About 2 to 4 inches in length, about 1 inch wide, these Chipotles have a deep reddish brown color. Consider the Chipotle in the medium-high range for heat.

Suggested Use:

The options for using Chipotles are endless.  With their smoky rich flavor, Chipotles can be used in recipes like smoky Chipotle Salmon, smoky Chipotle salsa and even sweet Chipotle Almond mix.  Use Chipotle anywhere you need chile flavor with medium heat.