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Chipotle Chilli In Adobo


Chipotle chilli in adobo

Discover the best flavour pairings for chipotle chilli in adobo based on data analysis of thousands of recipes. Find perfect ingredient matches & delicious recipes.

Chipotle chilli in adobo instantly conjures the embrace of smoke and the kiss of glutamate. But look beneath its obvious umaminess and you'll discover a captivating symphony of softer notes, a whisper of caramel, a hint of molasses, and subtle accents reminiscent of char, giving it remarkable depth. The key to a truly exceptional combination lies in understanding how these notes work together.

To map these harmonies, we analysed thousands of ingredients, breaking each one down across 150 flavour dimensions, identifying which notes complement and contrast. Our analysis reveals, for example, how sweetcorn's maize-like tones embrace chipotle chilli in adobo, and how red onion's cepaceous notes create a surprising synergy with its smoky depths.

Flavour Profile Of Chipotle Chilli In Adobo Across 150 Dimensions Of Flavour

Flavour notes evoked by chipotle chilli in adobo

Flavour wheel chart showing the dominant flavour notes of Chipotle chilli in adobo: Smoky, Glutamic, Caramel, Molasses, Tomatoey, Capsicum, Charred, Resinous, Acetic, Capsaicin, Tobacco, Cocoa, Hickory, Coffee, Almond, Oaky, Balsam, Cinnamon, Clove, Allicin, Leather


An ingredient's flavour comes from its core characteristics, like spice, maillard, and woody, combined with its unique aroma notes (outer bars). When pairing ingredients, aim to include a broad variety of core characteristics for a balanced dish. And choose aroma notes that complement each other for a harmonious combination.

The Secret Language of Flavour


To understand exactly which flavours harmonise, we compiled a database of over 50,000 ingredient pairings commonly used in cooking. We then analysed these pairings, identifying the specific flavour notes that frequently appear together.


The Flavours That Harmonise With Smoky Notes

Strength of Association Between Flavours

The flavours most associated with smoky notes are: Onion, Corn, Camphor, Sulfurous, Thyme, Maple, Eucalyptus, Seedy, Garlic, Acetic, Fenugreek, Hay, Bay leaf, Basil, Mustard.

Our analysis reveals a strong connection between smoke and onion flavours. Since chipotle chilli in adobo has a distinct smoky flavour, try pairing it with the oniony flavours of red onion.

The recipes below provide inspiration for pairing chipotle chilli in adobo with red onion.

  • Harmonious Flavours Of Chipotle Chilli In Adobo


    Just as our analysis revealed that smoke and oniony flavour notes combine harmoniously, we can identify the full profile of flavours that harmonise with each of the flavour notes present in chipotle chilli in adobo. For instance, the glutamic notes of chipotle chilli in adobo are strongly associated with bay leaf and basil-like notes.

    The notes associated with the various accents of chipotle chilli in adobo can be seen highlighted in the pink bars below.

    Flavour Profile Of Chipotle Chilli In Adobo And Its Complementary Flavour Notes

    Flavour notes evoked by chipotle chilli in adobo

    Flavours complementary to chipotle chilli in adobo

    Flavour wheel chart showing the dominant flavour notes of Chipotle chilli in adobo: Smoky, Glutamic, Caramel, Molasses, Tomatoey, Capsicum, Charred, Resinous, Acetic, Capsaicin, Tobacco, Cocoa, Hickory, Coffee, Almond, Oaky, Balsam, Cinnamon, Clove, Allicin, Leather


    Matching Flavour Profiles


    The flavour profile of sweetcorn offers many of the aroma notes complementary to chipotle chilli in adobo, including corn and buttery accents. Because the flavour profile of sweetcorn has many of the of the features that are complementary to chipotle chilli in adobo, they are likely to pair very well together.

    Prominent Flavour Notes Of Sweetcorn Are Represented By Longer Bars

    Flavour notes evoked by sweetcorn

    Flavour wheel chart showing the dominant flavour notes of Sweetcorn: Corn, Honeyed, Sugary, Lactic, Starch, Buttery, Caramel, Grassy, Hay, Sulfurous, Molasses, Maple, Cucumber, Chlorophyll


    The chart above shows the unique profile of sweetcorn across 150 dimensions of flavour, while the recipes below offer inspiration for bringing these flavours together with chipotle chilli in adobo.


    Recipes That Pair Chipotle Chilli In Adobo With Sweetcorn


  • Linked Flavour Notes


    Looking at the accents that are most strongly associated with the various flavours of chipotle chilli in adobo, we can identify other ingredients that are likely to pair well.

    Chipotle Chilli In Adobo's Harmonious Flavours And Complementary Ingredients

    Chipotle chilli in adobo's Strongest Flavours

    Complementary Flavours

    Ingredients with Complementary Flavours





    Flavour groups:


    Nectarous

    Acidic

    Herbal

    Spice

    Vegetal

    Maillard

    Earthy

    Woody

    Carnal

    The left side of the chart above highlights the aroma notes of chipotle chilli in adobo, along with the complementary aromas associated with each note. While the right side shows some of the ingredients that share many of the aromas complementary to chipotle chilli in adobo.


    What To Drink With Chipotle Chilli In Adobo


    The corn notes in mexican lager make it a perfect pairing with chipotle chilli in adobo. Likewise, the fenugreek flavours in savagnin create a match made in heaven. Explore a variety of ingredients below that beautifully complement the unique character of chipotle chilli in adobo below.




    Which Vegetables Go With Chipotle Chilli In Adobo?


    Choose vegetables that anchor its sharpness or enrich its smoky depths. Sweetcorn offers vibrant, clean counterpoints, its verdant freshness lifting the palate. Hominy add a gentle, oniony brightness, while carrot introduces a sophisticated, anise-tinged elegance.

    Alternatively, embrace vegetables that harmonise with chipotle chilli in adobo's savoriness. The addition of pea, with its subtle thymic notes, can complement the glutamate beautifully. Spring onion bridges earthiness and citrus zest, while cabbage lends a fresh aroma.

    How Flavonomics Works


    We've pioneered a unique, data-driven approach to decode the intricate art of flavour pairing. Our goal is to move beyond intuition and uncover the science of why certain ingredients harmonise beautifully. This rigorous methodology allows us to provide you with insightful and reliable pairing recommendations.

    Our analysis begins with over 50,000 carefully selected recipes from acclaimed chefs like Galton Blackiston, Marcello Tully, and Pierre Lambinon. This premium dataset ensures our model distils genuine culinary excellence and creativity.

    Each ingredient from these recipes is deconstructed across 150 distinct flavour dimensions, creating a unique numerical "flavour fingerprint." This quantification allows us to apply advanced analytical methods to identify complex patterns between flavour notes.

    We identify popular ingredient combinations that frequently appear in our recipe database. Regression analysis is then performed on these pairings to statistically validate and pinpoint truly harmonious flavours.

    These insights drive our predictive model, which allows us to take any ingredient (e.g., Chipotle chilli in adobo), analyse its detailed flavour profile, and accurately reveal its complementary flavours and perfect ingredient partners.


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