Xin Xin
Jalapenos are the most popular chile peppers in the US. This is probably due to the availability and versatility of the chile. Jalapenos have a balanced combination of flavor and heat.
The demand for these have caused breeders to develop a broad range of varieties. You can now get jalapenos with various heat level and sizes. These can be used in salsas, stuffed, or eaten straight with cheeseburgers (my personal favorite).
Ingredients:
2 pounds chicken, cubed
1 tsp. salt
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup dried ground shrimp
1 Tbsp. dende oil
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
1 tsp. coriander, ground
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium jalapeno, chopped
Instructions:
Combine the chicken, salt, water, shrimp, oil, parsley, coriander, onion and jalapeno. Replace the broth if it evaporates. Simmer for 30 minutes, allowing most of the water to evaporate after the 30 minutes. Serve hot over rice.
Recipe adapted from “Brazilian Cookery,” by Margarette De Andrade.