Topic: Dried Chili`s

[mike travis]

Hi folks,  On a recent trip to my local ASDA I noticed they have bags of dried crushed mixed red/green chili`s and I was wondering how they measure up to the fresh ones? Have any of you guys used any? Would you use the same amount (1tsp dried=1tsp fresh?) I normally chop fresh ones and store in a jar in the fridge for the following week, but if it is easier to use dried then I will give it a go.

                       ;D mike  ;D

[fumble]

Hi Mike, if you think about it 1 dried chilli = 1 fresh one, but drying removes the water hence the volume is less. The capsacin (active ingredient that gives the heat) remains the same. So 1 tsp dried chilli is equivalent to 2 or 3 tsp of fresh, depending on the type of chilli - a thick fleshed one like Jalapeno or Fresno is going to contain more water than say a Cayenne.

[mike travis]

Hi fumble,  thanks for that. Never used the finely chopped ones only the whole dried red ones. probably get some the wk-end and give em a go..... cheers..  ;D