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Mangosteen
The Purple mangosteen, botanical name Garcinia magostana, simply referred to as mangosteen, is an ultra-tropical slow growing evergreen tree that is cultivated for its edible fruit.
White Corn
White corn is a sweet corn variety. Its ears are wrapped in tightly layered pale lime green to white husks. One ear of corn can contain up to 400 kernels growing in rows lengthwise.
Seasons/Availability
Dried Arbol chilies are available year round.
Description/Taste
A deep bright red, dried Arbol chile peppers are narrow, very elongated and come to a sharp point. About two to three inches in length and one-fourth to three-eighths inch in diameter, this thin-fleshed pepper, pronounced ARE-bowl, offers a bitter, smoky and grassy flavor with an acidic heat. Scoville units: 6-7 (5000-30,000)
Nutritional Value
Arbols contain vitamin A, C, the B vitamins and significant amounts of iron, thiamine, niacin, magnesium and riboflavin. Chiles are cholesterol-free, saturated fat-free, low calorie, low sodium, and high in fiber.
Applications
The chiles can be pureed to make a sauce for chips or to season the pork filling for tamales, and heat up chili, a stir fry, soups, and stews. Toast them and then grind them into a powder to season red chile sauces or create a spice rub. Whole, add to flavor oils and vinegar. They are often used to make wreaths or other decorative items.
Geography/History
Grown in various parts of Mexico, including Jalisco, Nayarit, Sinaloa, Zacatecas and Aguascalientes, Arbol chilies are closely related to the pico de pajaro and cayenne chilies. The name chile de arbol literally means "treelike" referring to the thick woody stems and the characteristic branching and upright structure of the plant.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| Prepkitchen La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-875-7737 |
| Nine - Ten | San Diego CA | 858-964-5400 |
| Toronado San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-282-0456 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| Neighborhood Burger Wine and Beer | San Diego CA | 619-446-0002 |
| The Field Irish Pub & Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-232-9840 |
| Azul La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-454-9677 |
| Bacci | San Diego CA | 619-275-2094 |
| Vi At La Jolla Village | San Diego CA | 858-646-7700 |
| Chaplos Restaurants & Bar | San Diego CA | 619-798-3888 frdesk |
| JR Produce | San Diego CA | 858-270-3857 |
| Miguel's Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| Pier 32 Water Front Grill | National City CA | 619-718-6240 |
| Paradise Point Resort Tropics | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| Miguel's 4S Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Lafayette Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Banquets | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Marriott Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-696-0234 x6051 |
| San Diego Culinary Institute Inc. | La Mesa CA | 619-644-2100 |
| Whisknladle | San Diego CA | 858-551-7575 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Hash House A Go Go | San Diego CA | 619-298-4646 |
| Prado at Balboa Park Banquets | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
| Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Baja Betty's | San Diego CA | 619-269-8510 |
| Empire House Urban Palate | San Diego CA | 619-278-8175 |
| Stingaree | San Diego CA | 619-544-0867 |
| Cueva Bar | San Diego CA | 619-269-6612 |
| Newport Avenue Yacht Club | San Diego CA |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Dried Arbol Chile Peppers. One
is easiest, three is harder.
