Don't waste any smoky, spicy chipotles or the adobe sauce they're packed in. Chipotle chile peppers are jalapeño peppers that hang on the plant, ripening until they turn red. Right after harvest, the ...
Wash the chipotle chillies, remove the hard stems (leave the seeds in) and place them in a bowl. Pour over 150ml/5fl oz just-boiled water, cover with cling film and soak for about 20 minutes.
You can buy chipotles in adobo (or in a tomato-based sauce) in a tin, or you can buy them dried from online retailers and make your own paste. A homemade paste will pack far more punch as you will ...