Jalapeños

jalapeño

Flavor and role

Moderately hot green chilies, crunchy and fresh-tasting. Removing the seeds and white pith makes them milder.

Typical dishes and uses

Guacamole, salsa, white chicken chili, ceviche, nacho topping.

Substitutes

1/2 Korean cheongyang chili (hotter; or serrano) or 1 mild green chili + a little chili flakes.

Storage

Refrigerate 1-2 weeks. Frozen whole, they keep 6 months. After handling, do not touch your eyes.

Main countries

Mexico · United States

Used in this book

Tacos with GuacamoleCevicheWhite Chicken ChiliCarne Asada BurritoCampfire Skillet NachosChilaquiles RojosChili con CarneClassic GuacamolePollo a la Brasa (Peruvian Roast Chicken)Cheese QuesadillasSiga Tibs (Ethiopian Sautéed Beef)Al Pastor Chaufa with Charred Pineapple (Peruvian-Chinese × Mexican)Coconut-Garlic Pork Quesadillas with Khmer Pickle Pico (Cambodian × Mexican)Bandeja Paisa Burrito with Hogao Salsa (Colombian × Mexican)Chorizo Gravy with Jalapeño Cheddar BiscuitsPico de Gallo and Avocado BruschettaChorizo and Crispy Potato Breakfast Burrito with Charred JalapeñoCrispy Parboiled Potato Hash with Smoked Sausage and Butter-Basted EggsCarne Asada Nachos with Fire-Charred SalsaChorizo Chili Walking NachosShrimp Ceviche Tostadas with Avocado CremaChakalaka Cheese Quesadillas (South African × Mexican)Chapati Chicken Quesadilla (Kenyan × Mexican)Char Siu Tacos with Charred Pineapple SalsaChicken Adobo Tacos with Pickled Red Onion and Lime CremaChicken Nanban Tacos with Jalapeño-Lime TartareChilaquiles Breakfast Torta with Salsa VerdeChili Mac and Cheese BakeCơm Tấm Tacos with Lemongrass Pork and Scallion OilSonoran-Style Bacon-Wrapped Completo (Chilean × Mexican)Dakgalbi Cheese QuesadillasElote Cheese QuesadillaFalafel Banh Mi with Quick Pickles and Sriracha Tahini MayoMexican-style fattoush with tortilla crisps and avocadoFesenjan Pulled Chicken Tacos with Pomegranate SalsaFul Medames Huevos RancherosFull English Huevos Rancheros with Chipotle Beans (British × Mexican)Mexican-Style Jalapeño-Lime GazpachoMexican Black Bean and Corn Gemista (Greek × Mexican)Fire-Charred Guacamole with Homemade TotoposGuac Smash Toast with Jammy Egg and Charred CornHawawshi Cheese Quesadillas with Tahini-Lime CremaChipotle Hot Honey Salmon Tacos with Cucumber-Lime SalsaGreen Chile Lamb and Potato Stew (Irish × New Mexican)Saffron Joojeh Chicken Tacos with Sumac Onions (Persian × Mexican)Elote Kartoffelsalat with Charred Corn, Lime and Chilli (German × Mexican)Chorizo-Jalapeño Khachapuri (Georgian x Mexican)Lobio Tacos with Walnut Salsa and Pickled Onion (Georgian × Mexican)Lu Rou Tacos with Quick Cucumber PicklesChorizo and Jalapeño Queso MacMenemen Breakfast TacosMexican-Style Torta de MilanesaChilli Con Carne Cheese Pie with Jalapeño (Mexican × New Zealand)Mole Chicken Bánh Mì with Pickled Carrot and Daikon (Mexican × Vietnamese)Mujaddara Lentil Tacos with Crispy Onions and Lime CremaChicken Fajita Mutabbaq with Pico de Gallo (Mexican × Saudi)Crispy Rice Spicy Tuna Onigiri BitesPaneer Tikka Tacos with Mango Salsa (Indian × Mexican)Jalapeño-Cheddar Cheese Bread Bites with Chipotle Honey ButterPav Bhaji Cheese QuesadillasPeameal Bacon Bánh Mì (Canadian × Vietnamese)Pernil Bánh Mì (Puerto Rican × Vietnamese)Philly Cheesesteak Quesadillas with Chipotle CremaPhở French Dip SandwichSpicy Tuna Crispy Rice BitesCharcoal-Smoked Spatchcock Pollo a la Brasa with Twice-Cooked FriesPollo a la Brasa Shawarma Wraps (Peruvian × Levantine)Pollo a la Brasa Quinoa Bowl with Ají Verde DressingBBQ Pulled Pork Sweet Potato BoatsPupusas Revueltas with Homemade ChicharrónHandmade Corn Tortilla Mushroom Quesadillas with Charred SalsaScallion Pancake QuesadillaShish Tawook Quesadillas with Toum Crema and Pickled Onions (Lebanese × Mexican)Chipotle Fideo Cheese BakeSweet and Sour Pork Tacos with Pineapple SalsaMexican Street-Corn TabboulehCrispy Smash TacosAwaze Tibs with Homemade Niter KibbehAwaze Tibs Tacos with Ayib-Style Lime Crema (Ethiopian × Mexican)Berbere Butter Tibs Rice BowlTwice-Cooked Pork Tacos with Pickled OnionJalapeño Cheddar Varenyky with Pico de Gallo and Lime Crema (Ukrainian × Mexican)Charred Poblano White Chicken Chili with Seared ThighsThai Coconut Lemongrass White Chicken ChiliWhite Chicken Chili Baked Taquitos with Lime CremaDouble-Fried Yuca with Chicharrón

Updated 2026-10-10