description
The drying process concentrates the flavours of chillies. You’ll find an array of dried chilli varieties, each offering its distinct level of heat and flavour profiles.
I like to use the large red chillies often found in packets at Asian supermarkets which adds just enough warmth and colour to curries. To use dried chillies, simply rehydrate them in hot water, then pounded to a paste or add them directly to your cooking.
substitutes
Chilli powder or fresh chillies
availability
Supermarkets, Asian stores
