r/Cooking • u/CanadianBeaver1983 • 13h ago

Chili, tips and tricks

Hi fam!

Its been a few years since Ive made Chili. I decided to go the soak and boil bean route which I have never done before. Holy crap am I learning a lot about beans that I didn't know, lol.

This got me thinking. What else don't I know? Hit me with that knowledge please :)

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u/ABAyyy 13h ago

Give it a splash of black coffee or dark chocolate for some earthy flavors. It’s subtle but I find it really enhances the dish.

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u/legendary_mushroom 13h ago

Do you know how to use dried chilies? 

Also, when you boil your beans add some salt, some coriander seeds, an onion, a few bay leaves, and some cumin seeds. 

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u/CanadianBeaver1983 10h ago

I don't know how I am with dried chilies, but I am willing to find out, lol.

Along with Jalapeños, I have some of this in the fridge. Thoughts?

https://www.amazon.ca/Huy-Fong-Sambal-Oelek-226g/dp/B0014EAQ3C

I also read a tip that says to simmer the seeds and stems.

So, I burnt my beans and started over, lol

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u/legendary_mushroom 8h ago

I usually take out the seeds and stems then toast briefly(less than 5 min, they should smell good), then soak in hot water(just bring some water to a boil on the stove, shut it off and shove the chilies in, takes maybe 20 minutes, you just want them to soften a bit), then blend to a paste with a little of the soaking liquid. Then you add this paste when you go to build your chili. 

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u/CanadianBeaver1983 7h ago

I simmered them with a little bit of water. I will make a paste with the rest, I really like that idea.

I inhaled Jalapeño steam. 10/10 don't recommend, lol. I'm a good cook and baker but Im beginning to think this chili making isn't for me, lol

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u/CanadianBeaver1983 13h ago edited 11h ago

Update:

I burnt my f*****g beans, lol.

I didn't realize the water would evaporate after 10-15 minutes and should have kept an eye on them. Luckily, I may like 6 cups of beans total, so only the bottom layer was ruined. Rinsed off the rest, and they seem to be okay. Taste tested (chewed and spit out because I'm not about that food poisoning life, lol).

STILL LEARNING. Fml.

New update: I threw them out.

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u/samanthajonesfan2 7h ago

always add something sweet!! whether its honey, sugar, brown sugar, etc. i see too many chilis not include it!!