swap_horiz New Mexico Chile Alternatives

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Cumin Seed

Cumin seed consists of the dried, small, boat-shaped fruits of Cuminum cyminum, a flowering plant belonging to the parsl...

Indian Seed Savory Ancient

9.3 Excellent

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Cumin

Cumin is the dried seed of *Cuminum cyminum*, a plant originating in the eastern Mediterranean region. It’s notable for...

Seed Universal Savory Earthy

9.1 Excellent

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Thyme

Thyme is an aromatic herb from the Mediterranean region, derived from the leaves of the Thymus vulgaris plant, which bel...

Mediterranean Savory Earthy Stews

9.1 Excellent

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Mediterranean Oregano

Mediterranean oregano refers primarily to Origanum vulgare and closely related species in the mint family (Lamiaceae) na...

Mediterranean Savory Earthy Sauces

9.0 Excellent

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Smoked Paprika

Smoked paprika, known as Pimentón de la Vera, is a spice made from Capsicum annuum peppers that are dried over smolderin...

Spanish Savory Smoky Chile

8.8 Great

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Ancho Chile

Ancho chile is the dried form of the poblano pepper (Capsicum annuum), one of the most widely used dried chiles in Mexic...

Savory Mexican Fruity Capsicum

8.8 Great

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Guajillo Chile

The Guajillo chile is a dried form of the mirasol pepper, belonging to the Capsicum annuum species. It is a staple ingre...

Mexican Tangy Mole Dried

8.8 Great

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Urfa Biber

Urfa biber is a distinctive Turkish chili pepper cultivated in the Şanlıurfa province of southeastern Turkey. The pepper...

Dark Savory Earthy Turkish

8.6 Great

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Aji Panca

Aji panca is a dark-red chili pepper variety native to Peru, commonly sold dried or as a commercially prepared paste. It...

Mild Savory Peruvian Chile

8.6 Great

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Sage

Sage (Salvia officinalis) is an evergreen subshrub native to the Mediterranean region, belonging to the mint family Lami...

Mediterranean Poultry Savory Earthy

8.6 Great

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Aji Mirasol

Ají mirasol is the sun-dried form of the ají amarillo chili pepper, a staple ingredient in Peruvian cuisine. The drying...

Savory Fruity Peruvian Chile

8.5 Great

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Sweet Paprika

Sweet paprika is a mild, ground red spice produced by drying and milling sweet varieties of the Capsicum annuum pepper....

Mild Hungarian Savory Chile

8.4 Great

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Dried Morel Powder

Dried morel powder is a culinary seasoning created by grinding dehydrated Morchella mushrooms into a fine, concentrated...

Mushroom Gourmet Savory Earthy

8.4 Great

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Pasilla Chile

Pasilla chile is the dried form of the chilaca pepper (Capsicum annuum), a key ingredient in Mexican mole negro, with a...

Mexican Earthy Mole Dried

8.3 Great

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Dried Thyme

Dried thyme consists of the leaves of *Thymus vulgaris*, an evergreen herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is a s...

Mediterranean Herb Savory Earthy

8.3 Great

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Thai Chili

Thai chili, often referring to the bird's eye chili, is a small but potent pepper cultivar of the Capsicum annuum specie...

Savory Thai Chile Very Hot

8.3 Great

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Maras Pepper

Maras pepper is a traditional Turkish spice consisting of red chili flakes sourced from the Kahramanmaraş region. The ch...

Mild Oily Savory Turkish

8.2 Great

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Pequín Chile

Pequín (also spelled pequin) is a small, hot chili pepper of the Capsicum annuum species native to northern Mexico. The...

Savory Mexican Chile Very Hot

8.2 Great

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Facing Heaven Chili

Facing Heaven chili is a variety of Capsicum annuum associated with Sichuan cuisine and named for fruits that grow point...

Savory Fragrant Chile Sichuan

8.2 Great

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Cascabel Chile

The cascabel chile (Capsicum annuum) is a small, round dried Mexican chile named for the rattling sound its loose seeds...

Savory Mexican Nutty Dried

7.4 Good