It takes just minutes to whip up.
Even people with only a tin or two of spices are likely to have it around.
But did you know its actually ablendof spices, not just ground-up chiles?
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There are all sorts of reasons to make your own chili powder.
The most obvious is that you ran out and need some for a recipe.
The other reason is customization and freshness.
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It still hits all the familiar notes that everyone has come to expect in a well-balanced chili powder.
The Origins of Chili Powder
Chili powder was created to make chili accessible.
The blend of spices is a convenience product that was first popularized byWilliam Gebhardtin 1896.
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In his spare time, he traveled around sampling the regional cuisine.
Here are just a few of your options.
What chiles do I use?
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It depends what ground chiles I have around.
Toasting the dried chiles first helps wake up their flavor.
you’ve got the option to find a tutorial in steps 1 and 2 ofthis recipe.
Simple Tip!
Wear a maskwhen you are grinding dried chiles.
Grinding dried chiles and mixing up chili powder will create dust that gives your sinuses a major workout.
If your peppers are hot and your eyes are sensitive, safety goggles arent a bad idea, either.
Ditto wearing disposable gloves when you handle the dried chiles.
Ways To Use Chili Powder
Chili, obviously.
I use my homemade chili powder the exact same way I use the stuff from the store.
And I always add it tomy moms famous creamed tacos.
I pulverize mine in a mortar and pestle.
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Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl or large mortar and pestle.
This also combines everything thoroughly.
If you dont have a mortar and pestle, whisk everything together in the bowl until combined and lump-free.
Put the chili powder in the middle.
Tap the paper so a steady stream of the chili powder falls into the jar.
Label and date the chili powder.
For the best flavor, store it in a cool, dark place and use it within a year.
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