BS: chili w/o the musical fruit

Subject: chili w/o the musical fruit
From: paddymac
Date: 04 Jun 01 - 05:37 PM

Got a terrible itching to make a pot of chili this afternoon. It's smelling good, with garlic, basil, cumino, chili powder, cilantro, salt, onions, and a fresh herb I can't remember the name of. I want to say "chicate", but not at all sure that's anywhere near correct. It's leaves from a shrubby plant that is commonly used in Mexican chili. I can't get my head back to music until I either remember or somebody can help me with the name of that herb. Help. Oh, yeah, ya'll are welcome to drop in for a bowl of the stuff.

Subject: RE: BS: chili w/o the musical fruit
From: catspaw49
Date: 04 Jun 01 - 05:57 PM

chipotle as in Chipotle Peppers? Chervil?

Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: chili w/o the musical fruit
From: Sorcha
Date: 04 Jun 01 - 06:01 PM

Epazote?

Subject: RE: BS: chili w/o the musical fruit
From: Sorcha
Date: 04 Jun 01 - 06:23 PM

Perhaps you have the word for the herb confused with chayote--?? Chayote is a large, pear shaped,green fruit related to cucumbers. (It is a curcurbit.)

Subject: RE: BS: chili w/o the musical fruit
From: Mountain Dog
Date: 04 Jun 01 - 06:38 PM

A friend told me about the herb; adds a rich, meaty sort of flavor to the chili...I'll check with her to find out what it's called.

(Worse luck, I'm off of all capsicum-family peppers for about a month; otherwise, I'd ask you to send us a bowl here in Northern Cal! I can almost smell it from here...)

Subject: RE: BS: chili w/o the musical fruit
From: catspaw49
Date: 04 Jun 01 - 06:50 PM

My gawd Dog.......No peppers for a month? My life would be ruined!!! Good Luck on going Cold Turkey............hmmmm..."cold".....sort of a pun there..............

Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: chili w/o the musical fruit
From: hesperis
Date: 04 Jun 01 - 07:02 PM

Since being treated for allergy to spices of all sorts, I seem to find medium salsa a little bit too bland... still allergic to mint, unfortunately.

Now... can you send a bowl or two to Canada? I sure could use a good chili today. Mmmmmmm...!!!!!!

Subject: RE: BS: chili w/o the musical fruit
From: GUEST,joe
Date: 04 Jun 01 - 07:41 PM

next time do not cook the onions & celantro in the mix. chop them fresh & add on top when served. con queso, perhaps. also, toss out the chile powder & grind red pasillas for flavor chili tipins, AKA pequins for fire. take care w/ the balance. best w/ & corn tortillas toasted on the open flame & german beer.

Subject: RE: BS: chili w/o the musical fruit
From: Peg
Date: 05 Jun 01 - 02:23 AM

I make chili with ground turkey...

saute chopped onions and garlic in olive oil, brown the meat, add pureed tomatoes and kidney beans, then chili powder and other spices (I forget which ones). Simmer for a long time, then serve with fresh crusty bread and grated jack cheese on top. Oh, and good beer (Sam Adams Cream Stout perhaps)

(I am a bit of a wuss when it comes to spicy food so forgive the lack of authenticity in this recipe; but I am proud of myself for even cooking it since when I was a kid Mom had to make a separate batch of beanless chili for me as I would not eat beans!)

Subject: RE: BS: chili w/o the musical fruit
From: DougR
Date: 05 Jun 01 - 12:08 PM

Beans were not created to put in chili.

DougR

Subject: RE: BS: chili w/o the musical fruit
From: paddymac
Date: 05 Jun 01 - 04:29 PM

Sorcha - That's it. I had bought a plant at a flea market and just stuck in a sort of out-of-the-way spot out back, and forgot about it, till the urge to make the chili came on me. Photo and all- Epazote. First time I recall using it. It adds a nice flavor. I got it out of the fridge earlier, and added another ingredient I overlooked yesterday - chopped green chilies (the mild variety). That seemed to bring it all together. Of course, just sitting in the fridge overnight didn't hurt either. Best thing about it - it's on the diet, with very low carbohydrates. Looks like I've got about a two-day supply, if my back-at-home lad doesn't find it first. Thanks to all.