Onions, garlic, ginger and chiles
Substitutes for jalapeños
Jalapeños bring medium heat and a fresh green flavor. Most of the heat sits in the white ribs and seeds.
Safety: Wear gloves or wash your hands well after cutting hot peppers, and keep them away from your eyes.
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In place of jalapeños
Serrano
- How much
- About half as many
- What changes
- Hotter and brighter.
- Best in
- Salsa, guacamole, curries.
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In place of serranos
Jalapeño
- How much
- About twice as many
- What changes
- Milder and a bit grassier.
- Best in
- Salsa, guacamole, curries.
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Poblano or Anaheim pepper
- How much
- About half a poblano for each jalapeño
- What changes
- Much milder and earthier.
- Best in
- Chili, tacos, cornbread.
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Canned diced green chiles
- How much
- 2 tbsp for each jalapeño
- What changes
- Mild and soft; no crunch.
- Best in
- Chili, casseroles, dips.
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Red pepper flakes
- How much
- ¼ tsp for each jalapeño
- What changes
- Heat only, with no green flavor.
- Best in
- Cooked dishes.
Simmerbee recipes with jalapeños (5)
- Classic Chunky Guacamole
- Five-Minute Blender Salsa
- Fresh Chunky Tomato Salsa
- Grilled Carne Asada for a Crowd
- Hearty Three-Bean Vegetarian Chili
On those recipes, tap Swaps next to the ingredient for the short version.