Green Jalapeño pepper powder is an essential spice in Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine. Made from green Jalapeño peppers that are finely ground, it offers moderate heat and a fresh vegetal taste. Ideal for spicing up your everyday dishes, it is offered here in a convenient 25-gram format.
Native to Mexico, and more specifically to the Xalapa (or Jalapa) region in the state of Veracruz, the Jalapeño pepper is one of the most consumed peppers in the world. Harvested before maturity, when it is still green, it retains a fresh and herbaceous flavor that is highly appreciated.
Traditionally, green Jalapeño pepper is used in Mexican cuisine to flavor sauces (salsa verde, guacamole), marinades, stews, grilled meats and cheese-based dishes. Once dried and ground into powder, it becomes a versatile spice that adds heat without masking other flavors.
Green Jalapeño pepper is considered moderately hot. On the Scoville scale, it generally ranges between 4,500 and 5,000 units. This means it provides a pleasant and progressive heat sensation, accessible even to people not accustomed to very hot peppers.
In powder form, its spiciness is more consistent and easy to measure. It is perfect for spicing up a dish without excess, while maintaining a good balance between strength and flavor.
Green Jalapeño pepper is distinguished by a fresh, vegetal and slightly tangy taste. Unlike some riper or stronger peppers, it develops herbaceous notes, sometimes slightly fruity, with a hint of smokiness when dried.
Its powdered version allows for uniform distribution of its aromas in culinary preparations. It pairs very well with cheese, eggs, grilled vegetables, white meats, fish and tex-mex dishes.
Ingredients (for 4 people)
- 200 g of hard or semi-hard cheese (cheddar, emmental or special cooking mozzarella)
- 1 teaspoon of green Jalapeño pepper powder
- 2 eggs
- 50 g of flour
- 80 g of breadcrumbs
- Salt
- Oil for frying
Preparation
1. Cut the cheese into sticks or thick cubes.
2. Prepare three plates: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with green Jalapeño pepper powder.
3. Coat each piece of cheese successively in flour, egg, then spiced breadcrumbs.
4. Heat the oil in a pan or deep fryer.
5. Fry the cheese pieces until they are golden brown.
6. Drain on absorbent paper and serve immediately.
Tasting tip
Serve this fried cheese with green Jalapeño pepper with a tomato sauce, yogurt sauce or homemade salsa for a fresh and indulgent contrast.
Packaging: 25 g bag
Usage advice: store away from light, heat and humidity to preserve all the aromatic intensity of green Jalapeño pepper powder.
Characteristics
| Scoville scale | 5 000 (estimated) |
|---|---|
| Storage | In a dry place |
| What intensity? | 1 |
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