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Tuesday, September 3, 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!

The temptation when serving a larger group is to veer towards the bland. However food that is not hot or spicy is not necessarily bland. Using a variety of spices increases the range of flavouring and can make it taste more pleasant for a wider variety of people. While it is difficult to please everyone with the flavour of a chilli you can do serve something that is likely to please the broadest range of palates.

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!

Ideally you want to develop your own mixture. This will give you a bit more control over the level of heat and the kind of flavours you add to the mix. It is often a matter of trial and error and eventually you can develop your own that you can add to your own individual taste or those of your guests.

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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