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DIY Dried Chiles

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Photo by Marcus Nilsson

Red chiles are the best for drying.

Ingredients

Assorted fresh red chiles

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 150ºF. Arrange chiles in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet and roast until thoroughly dried out (they should still be slightly pliable when warm), 12–16 hours.

  2. Step 2

    To make custom chile flakes, once cool, crush dried chiles in spice grinder or mortar and pestle.

  3. Do Ahead

    Step 3

    Dried chiles can be kept indefinitely. Store airtight at room temperature.

TagsChileVegetableDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeVeganVegetarian5 Ingredients or FewerMake AheadRoastBon Appétit
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