chili powder
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Definition
Noun: A powdered seasoning blend made primarily from dried, ground chili peppers, often combined with other spices such as cumin, garlic powder, and oregano.
Usage
Chili powder is used as a seasoning to add flavor, color, and heat to dishes. It is a key ingredient in many recipes, particularly in Tex-Mex and Southwestern cuisines. - It is typically added during cooking. - It is distinct from pure ground chili peppers (like cayenne pepper), as it is a pre-mixed blend.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- "To taste": Chili powder is often added "to taste," meaning according to personal preference for spiciness.
- Season the soup with salt and chili powder to taste.
Variants and Related Words
- Chile powder (noun): An alternate spelling. Sometimes used to specify a powder made from a single type of dried chili pepper, but often used interchangeably with "chili powder."
- Chili pepper (noun): The fresh or dried fruit from which the powder is derived.
- Cayenne pepper (noun): A specific type of ground chili pepper, which is much hotter and not a blended spice mix like standard chili powder.
Synonyms
- Chile powder (see Variants)
- Mexican seasoning blend (a broader, less common term)
Related Phrases
- Chili powder blend: Emphasizes that it is a mixture of spices.
- Check the label to see what's in your chili powder blend.
Noun
- powder made of ground chili peppers mixed with e.g. cumin and garlic and oregano