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Loading ...I have a confession to make. I used to be afraid to cook with chile peppers. It goes back to this one incident where I chopped some jalapeños and then rubbed my eyes. After my face exploded, I wrote myself a note never to do that again. If you haven’t done this, God bless you… you’re smarter than me. As someone with super sensitive skin, just looking at a chile can make my skin break out in a rash. And yet, spicy Tex-Mex is my favorite food. So I’ve made my peace with chiles. If I have a clean pair of kitchen gloves, I wear them. If not, I wash my hands with MILK.
I made my peace with chile peppers, and I want you to. Let’s get to know our little friend here while I pretend to remember my 9th grade Spanish.
¡Oye! Look at my green beauty! Let us get to know one another better.
- I’m a great source of Vitamin C, Vitamin A and fiber.
- I offer more flavor than heat.
- I’m also known as an ancho chile when I’m dried. I can be soaked in water and used in many of the same recipes.
See? Harmless. We’re going to pair our friends here with a good amount of cilantro which is chock full of phytonutrients. How could you want more? Healthy, cheap and quick. Here we go.
NOTE: Since we’re blending hot liquids, hold down the lid with a kitchen towel as you blend.
Want even more health? Use brown rice. Go on, I won’t say anything.
After this has simmered and is almost ready, you can add some veggies. I like to add a little cooked chicken to make this a meal. When the broth is absorbed and the rice is cooked, you’re done.
My kids like this but they temper the tiny bit of heat with a bit of sour cream or grated cheddar (I like a little queso fresco or parmesan) and a nice big glass of milk.
¡Adiós!
March 16th, 2008 at 8:29 pm
That looks so freaking delicious! I just made a similar rice today but I cooked two broiled, cleaned and sliced Poblanos right with the rice, milk and sour cream. This recipe looks great I will try it soon.
Cheers!
March 17th, 2008 at 5:12 am
Oooh, that sounds good too. Milk and sour cream probably makes a nice creamy version. I’ve done this and added a a few tablespoons of cream cheese to it. That’s good too although not so authentic.
March 17th, 2008 at 3:46 pm
OMG that looks soooooo good. I can’t wait to go to the market on Wednesday and see if they have what I need!!!
March 17th, 2008 at 3:54 pm
Oh, it’s good, Judy. If you can’t find poblanos, look for dried anchos. Just soak them in water first.
March 17th, 2008 at 8:37 pm
Yummm! I love green rice!
And it is no fun to get chili juice anywhere on your body. But, the eyes? Aye Carumba!
Thank you for your kind thoughts about Upsie.
March 19th, 2008 at 4:04 am
Another word of warning when working with hot chili.
I heard a story about a man who was preparing a romantic candlelit dinner at home that would set his wife in the mood for love. Ufortunately he had forgotten to wash his hands after chopping up the red hot chili peppers:)
March 19th, 2008 at 4:56 am
Eeeeeeeyyyyyyyyaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!
March 19th, 2008 at 9:39 am
Yummy - this looks delicious, I would never have thought to put the chilli water in with the rice when cooking!
Great blog btw
March 19th, 2008 at 1:09 pm
Oh, I’ve definetly done the hot pepper juice in the eyes thing — horrible, horrible. but I wouldn’t give up cooking with hot peppers for anything! i just wash my hands well with soap. also I just wanted to say that I love the way you put the directions on your photos sometimes. it makes the recipe more festive.
March 19th, 2008 at 3:52 pm
That sounds great! I love cooking with peppers, we don’t mind a lot of spice. That rice looks great, I’m sure my hubby would love it.
Rhoda
March 19th, 2008 at 4:04 pm
yummi. i will try that immediately!!
savanna
March 19th, 2008 at 4:46 pm
Oh, I’m glad. My husband loves spicy too and this was a little hotter than I thought. Really yummy, cheap and easy.
March 19th, 2008 at 4:47 pm
Well, thank you. I hope to do more photo recipe posts soon.
March 19th, 2008 at 4:47 pm
Well, thanks! The brother really makes a difference. And the rice is soooo pretty.
March 19th, 2008 at 5:57 pm
You’re right–I see the resemblance! I have a similar fear of peppers. I finally got a box of latex gloves that I keep under the sink, and I never go near a spicy pepper without them.