Capsicum annuum
Mexican chipotle is the dry, smoky form of Jalapeño green chilli pepper. With its medium strength (6/10 on the Scoville scale), it gives its powerful and smoky flavor to tomato sauces, olive oil marinades, avocados, pizzas. In sauce, it can be served as a chutney giving a warm and slightly sweet touch to poultry, white meats, quesadillas and empanadas.
Le chipotle mexicain est la forme sèche et fumée du piment vert Jalapeño. De force moyenne (6/10 sur l'échelle de Scoville), il donne sa saveur puissante et fumée aux sauces tomate, marinades à l'huile d'olive, avocats, pizzas.
