The collection includes items like chile pepper piggy banks, pieces of art, paintings, prints, posters, kitchen utensils, rare hot sauces, as well as many
varieties of dried peppers.
Here I experienced the joy of a chile hunter: I didn't have to get one of the
bags of dried peppers, which might have come from somewhere else or be dried too hot to get viable seed.
This may seem strange, given that chile peppers originated in Latin America, but considering that Mexico only produces 60,000
tons of dried peppers (relegating it to tenth place), and the fact that Chinese peppers cost less, it makes sense.
Some variations cook the sauce with tomato and Ancho peppers, which gives it a darker color, and another recipe uses three different
types of dried peppers.
Simmer 2
ounces of dried peppers in broth until they are completely softened and then puree to create the same flavors.
(I didn't have guajillo powder so I added
some of the dried peppers straight to the blender.
Deep green and mild in heat, DOÑA MARÍA ® Mole Verde is known for its robust blend of authentic chiles and delicious spices — including ground pumpkin seeds and a variety
of dried peppers.
I didn't add
all of the dry pepper flakes, so next time I will add the amount indicated.