noun
- Small, extremely hot chili peppers native to Mexico and the southwestern United States, typically used fresh or dried in cooking.
Usage: plural form; singular is chiltepine; also spelled chiltepin or chiltipin; common in Mexican and Southwestern cuisine
Examples
- The chef added dried chiltepines to the salsa for an intense heat.
- Chiltepines are prized in Mexican cooking for their fruity flavor and fiery kick.
- These wild chiltepines grow naturally in the deserts of northern Mexico.
- She sprinkled fresh chiltepines over the eggs for breakfast.
- The recipe calls for three chiltepines, finely minced.