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NEW MEXICO GREEN

Also known as the long green chile. Pale to medium green, tapered, and measuringbetween 6 to 9 inches long and about 1 1/2 to 2 inches in diameter. Mediumfleshed; varies considerably in strength from medium to very hot. The flavoris unlike that of any other chile in North America sweet and earthy, witha clarity that seems to reflect the skies and landscapes of New Mexico.It is hotter and has a clearer, more cutting chile flavor than the Anaheim.It is available fresh almost year round, although anyone who has been toSanta Fe in the fall knows that these chiles are roasted in huge quantitiesat that time of year when the bulk of the crop is in. They freeze well,and frozen New Mexico green chiles are better than canned. The New Mexicogreen is excellent in green chile sauces, stews, and salsas, stuffed (rellenos),and as rajas. Try them roasted and peeled in sandwiches. In most cases,you can substitute a mixture of Anaheims and roasted jalapenos if the NewMexico greens are unavailable.

Where: Rio Grande Valley (New Mexico)
Heat: 3-5