Can I rehydrate dried chillies in bulk?
I have a bunch of dried chillies (chipotles, poblanos and pasillas). My preferred method for using these is to soak them in hot water for about 20 minutes, then blend them and add the paste to whatever I am cooking. This means I have to clean my blender every time I do this, which I hate.
Can I rehydrate and process these chillies in bulk, then refridgerate or freeze the paste until I need it?
Best Answer
You can refrigerate your paste, however your quality will degrade and it won't last more than a few days in the fridge. When I make pastes I usually blend 4 times what I need and freeze the leftover in chunks, then they last for weeks, even months. You could use an ice cube tray to make measured quantities to use later.
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Can you rehydrate dried chillies?
When dried chilis get charred they will taste bitter and it's tough for a sauce to recover when this happens. Once you've roasted them, place them in a mixing bowl and cover them with the hottest tap water you've got. Let them reconstitute (re-hydrate) for 20-30 minutes. This will soften them up considerably.How do you reconstitute dried chilis?
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Season Soup or Stock This is perhaps the simplest way to use your dried chilies. While cooking soup, stock, or chili, throw in a few of the dried chilis to the simmering liquid. This will simultaneously rehydrate the peppers and flavor your meal.How long does it take to rehydrate dried chillies?
Put the chillies in a bowl of lukewarm water and place a small plate on top to keep them submerged. Leave to soak until soft and fully rehydrated (this can take as long as 15-30 minutes, depending on the size).How to Rehydrate Dried Chili Peppers
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