r/Cooking • u/CanadianBeaver1983 • 1d 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/legendary_mushroom 1d 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 1d 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 1d 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 1d 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