Jalapeno chilli recipes
Jalapeno chillies are among the most well known and popular chillies in the world, in part thanks to their moderate heat and versatile flavour. Though jalapenos can vary quite widely in terms of heat, the majority of them are picked whilst still young and green, when they have a much more gentle heat and flavour. Jalapenos turn from green to red as they ripen and become spicier too! At this point they're often smoked, making them into chipotle chillies.
Neither crazily hot, nor wimpishly mild, the jalepeño is a gutsy little pepper. It has a robust spicy flavour with a hint of green bell pepper. I love to mix this pickle with sour cream or soft cream cheese then pile into corn tortillas or with slices of avocado, chicken or strips of pan-fried or grilled steak. Alternatively use a tablespoon of chopped pickled pepper in cheese scone dough, scatter onto pizza or spread in sandwiches.
