Tag: chiles

  • Nicaraguan Chilero Rojo

    Makes approximately 1 ½ cups Ingredients 2 dried red chilies 2-3 cloves garlic 1 medium yellow onion 2 medium vine ripened tomatoes, chopped ¼ cup red bell pepper, chopped 2 tablespoons vinegar 1 cup chicken stock or water Juice of 1 lime 1 teaspoon salt ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped Directions In a medium sauce…

  • Corn Curry

    Serves 4 INGREDIENTS For green paste 1 fresh hot green chile, stemmed and cut in half ½ teaspoon cumin seeds 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut into large chunks 12 fresh or 16 frozen curry leaves, torn into pieces (optional) ¼ cup fresh cilantro sprigs (with tender stems only) 2 tablespoons water For the…

  • Spicy Quince Sambal

    Sambal is a delicious condiment to be served with vegetables, rice, fresh fish, and meats. Sambals derive from many different countries, Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia. Many sambals use as many as six varieties of chiles. This Sambal is inspired by the Cape Malay cuisine found in District Six Cape Town.