I love Hatch chilis, so when I saw this on Amazon, I had to have it. Tried it once, and it immediately became one of my top "go to" chili powders in the spice cabinet (I have many). I would describe it as flavorful but mild. It does have some heat, but not a lot. It is MUCH more mild than, say, cayenne powder. In fact, I like to use the two together -- Hatch for flavor and richness, cayenne for some burn. This is a surprisingly versatile powder that works in everything from spice rubs to marinade, to just sprinkling on poultry, and of course, it'd be great in any kind of chili or tomato-based soup or dish. Mainly, I just toss a tablespoon of it into whatever spice rub I'm preparing, for extra flavor and to create something a little off the beaten path. You really can't go wrong with this powder, because the lack of burn/heat means it won't offend anyone, and the flavor is really good.
I like that it comes in a nice big container that'll last a while, at a fair and reasonable price.
New Mexico Hatch chiles, silicon dioxide. (anti-caking agent)
