Jalapeño
Jalapeños bring moderate heat and a green, spicy note to dishes.
Flavor profile
Aroma: spicy, green
Good to know
Origin: Mexico
Forms: fresh, pickled
Storage: Refrigerate fresh jalapeños in a plastic bag or tightly sealed container.
How to use jalapeño
Add to Salsas
Dice for salsa to infuse heat and tangy texture.
Stuffing and Roasting
Core them and stuff with cheese; roasting melds spicy oils with filling.
What goes with jalapeño
- Avocado. Avocado mellows jalapeño's hot punch with its creamy texture.
- Cheddar. Cheddar's salty fat tempers jalapeno's heat.
- Corn. Jalapeno's heat cuts corn's sweetness.
- Black Bean. Jalapeno's green heat suits black beans' creamy earthiness.
- Sour Cream. Sour cream's fat tames the heat of jalapeños.
- Lime. Lime's acidity accentuates jalapeño's natural vivid heat.
- Cilantro. Cilantro's freshness lightens jalapeño's heat.
- Tomato. Tomato sweetness balances jalapeño's spicy kick.
- Garlic. Garlic's warmth rounds out the spicy heat of jalapeños.
- Mango. Sweet mango balances jalapeno's heat in salsas.
Mistakes to avoid
- Skin irritation without gloves.
- Excess heat from too many.
Ideas for tonight
- Stuff with cream cheese and bake.
- Dice into a guacamole.
- Add slices to tacos.
Jalapeño: questions
What does jalapeño taste like?
Jalapeños bring moderate heat and a green, spicy note to dishes. Its strongest notes are warm, pungent, with an aroma that is spicy, green.
What goes well with jalapeño?
Jalapeño pairs best with avocado, cheddar, corn, black bean, sour cream. Avocado mellows jalapeño's hot punch with its creamy texture.
How do you use jalapeño in cooking?
Add to Salsas: dice for salsa to infuse heat and tangy texture.
How should you store jalapeño?
Refrigerate fresh jalapeños in a plastic bag or tightly sealed container.
What is the most common mistake with jalapeño?
Skin irritation without gloves.
