How hot and spicy is Mexican Food?
Mexican Food is not always spicy and some that are traditionally so spicy are enchiladas, burritos and tacos. Mexicans do however use a large amount of chillies in their delicious dishes and this is where that spicy taste comes from. The majority of people like a little heat as it is definitely worth it to savor the flavor that you get from chili.
Most of our mexican dishes do call for chili in one form or another and it is a fact that most chillies are hot! It’s not always a good idea to leave them out as the recipe may rely on the strong flavor of the chili. Jarred or canned chiles and sauces are more often than not a little less potent than what some of the fresher versions may be.
If you love mexican food but don’t want it too hot there are some mild chili ingredients you can try..
- Chile powder
- Enchilada sauce (look for “mild” on the label.)
- Mild green taco sauce
- Green Tabasco sauce
- Canned green chiles