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What type of chile is it when you buy Ortega (canned) green chiles?

Stephanie S asked:


When I make certain dishes I top them with Ortega diced green chiles. But I am wondering what type of chile is it? My latino friends cook frequently with different types of chiles (serrano, poblano,etc.). But all my life me my family just buy Ortega green chiles. Am I showing my whiteness? LOL. Anyone out there know the answer? Thank you!!
Actually, I should have said that I am showing my lack of cooking knowledge ; ) Being white has nothing to do with it, lol. I just am still learning to cook — sad but true …

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2 Responses to “What type of chile is it when you buy Ortega (canned) green chiles?”

1. chefgrille says:

   December 31, 2008 at 5:13 pm

   I just looked at a can. It says roasted green chiles. I assume that means jalapenos which is the most common. They’re just not as hot since they’ve been cooked down and canned.
2. bluerozes888 says:

   January 1, 2009 at 4:25 am

   They are just green chilies. jalopenoes are a different kind of chile. so are serrano, poblano, habanero and so on. just plain green chilies in the can.

   taking the seeds out of the chile will always make it milder

   green chile are long and slender looking. great for making chile rellenos (stuffed with cheese and/or meat)

   jalopenoes are hotter. i like to cut in half and deseed. stuff with cream chees, wrapp in bacon and bake in the oven @350 for 30 min or so or until the bacon is cooked.

   serannos are hotter than jalopenos. i like to use them in salsa (finely diced) or in my famous football stew (email me if you would like recipe)

   habnaroes are the hottest. i suggest you use VERY VERY little and WEAR gloves when handling. maybe do some research @ foodnetwork.com

   there is a japanese pepper that is supposed to be hotter than the habanero. YIKES!!!!!!!!!!!!

   hope i’ve helped. LOL:)