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Chile Powder





Yields
Makes 2 tbsp.



Total Time
5 mins

Unless you live in a very hot, arid place, a dehydrator is the best way to dry chiles. We like Excalibur's smallest model ($150; excaliburdehydrator.com) because it has a temperature control and a fan, which dries food faster.

su-Chile Powder




Photo: Alex Farnum; Styling: Randy Mon
 1 pound jalapeño chiles, stems removed, quartered lengthwise
Step 1
1

Lay chile pieces on dehydrator trays. Dry on medium-high setting, rotating trays often, until no longer soft, about 20 hours. Store airtight at room temperature.

Step 2
2

Note: Nutritional analysis is per 1/4 tsp.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories5.5
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.1g1%

Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 0.6mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 1.2g1%

Dietary Fiber 0.5g2%
Protein 0.2g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.