Chipotle
Chipotle
Chipotle (pronounced: chi-POHT-lay) is a term that originates from the Nahuatl word chilpoctli, meaning "smoked chili". It refers to a smoke-dried jalapeño, a type of chili pepper. It is a key ingredient in various cuisines, particularly Mexican cuisine, and has gained popularity worldwide for its distinctive smoky flavor.
Etymology
The term "chipotle" comes from the Nahuatl word chilpoctli, which is a combination of the words chilli (meaning chili pepper) and poctli (meaning smoke). This reflects the traditional method of preparation, which involves smoking the chili peppers.
Related Terms
- Jalapeño: The type of chili pepper that is dried and smoked to produce chipotle. Jalapeños are medium-sized chili peppers known for their warm, burning sensation when eaten.
- Capsicum: The plant genus that includes chili peppers such as the jalapeño. Capsicum plants are native to the Americas and are cultivated worldwide.
- Mexican Cuisine: The cuisine that makes extensive use of chipotle. Mexican cuisine is known for its varied flavors, colorful decoration, and variety of spices and ingredients, many of which are native to the country.
- Smoking (cooking): The process used to prepare chipotle. Smoking is a cooking method that uses the smoke from burning or smoldering plant materials, usually wood, to flavor, cook, or preserve food.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Chipotle
- Wikipedia's article - Chipotle
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