Hatch Chiles?

[CM]

I’m getting my hankering again, and I can’t make the trek to New Mexico this year. I’ve seen Hatch Chiles in the past at a couple of local stores, but none yet this year. Can anybody tell me where I can score some locally?

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[anonyme]

A couple of years ago I saw both fresh and fresh roasted Hatch chiles at Whole Foods Roosevelt. Haven’t seen any this year so far. I may be doing a NM trek this fall; if so, and if it’s not too late, I’ll pick some up for you.

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[concarne]

I don’t think they’ve made it to the markets/stores yet but last year they had a on-site roaster at the now de-funked Haggen’s Stores and also at Met Market in WS. You can also call Charlie’s Produce (who does the on-site roasting) and ask them when they’ll be in the stores. 206.625.1412

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[newnative]

PCC carries a whole line of Hatch chili products.

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[anonyme]

I think we’re talking about the non-canned ones, which are sensational. The aroma of roasting chiles is the stuff dreams are made of…and concarne is right, it may be a bit early yet for chiles.

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[anonyme]

Now if I could just find some fresh huitlacoche…

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[CM]

Thanks folks!

anonyme, I appreciate the offer, but I’m looking for 30-40 lbs. Yes, they’re magical fresh off the roaster, but years ago I tried an experiment and it worked wonders. I actually prepare them just like I was making chipotle. Smoked over pecan wood until dehydrated, and either left whole or ground into powder. It’s a treat I tell ya!

I thought I saw huitlacoche in the Mexican market on the west side of Ambaum as you enter Burien. Castillo’s market in White Center may have it too. Good luck!

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[JKB]

fyi, I’ve had decent results growing Serrano peppers here. They end up tiny (~4cm) compared to supermarket produce, but super intensely flavorful.

Other varieties, not so much. Often I get healthy plants that just don’t bear fruit.

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[anonyme]

Probably too late for today, but Morgan Thriftway was roasting and selling Hatch chiles today. They were almost gone when I was there a few hours ago, but at least we know they’re available and making the rounds….

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[Talaki34]

CM,

You could try: https://www.hatch-green-chile.com/

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[CM]

Thanks, all. I went to Talakai34’s suggested place and spent yesterday roasting and smoking some 30#. I think I’m set for a little bit now.

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[JTB]

CM, did you see fresh huitlacoche? That would be nifty.

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[JayDee]

Metropolitan Market is Roasting them Sunday 8/21 in the flower area…just after I bought mine at the FM…arggh.

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[CM]

Sorry, JTB. I checked and they occasionally have frozen only.

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[anonyme]

In the past, I’ve found fresh huitlacoche by asking at Mexican owned produce stands at Pike Place and other markets. They’ll bring it in for you on a given date, and it’s beautifully, perfectly fresh (well, for corn smut).

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[CM]

Funny. Love the stuff, but it’s hard to talk about “fresh” when we’re talking about corn rot. Not to brag, but I made a batch of green chile sauce tonight over lamb burger sliders on brioche buns. It did not suck at all. I’m a happy guy. Thanks all for the input.

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[JTB]

At times in the past, I had difficulty finding a place that had even canned huitlacoche on a regular basis. On on one occasion when I did find one, I stocked up with about a dozen cans. That elicited giggles and a knowing look from the clerk and a comment about how much I must like huitlacoche which reminded me that according to legend, Aztecs attributed magical and aphrodisiac properties to it. I smiled and winked. Sad to say, I can’t confirm the legend from my own experience but it sure makes some lovely sauces and mole.

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