Photo by Marcus Nilsson
Red chiles are the best for drying.
Ingredients
Assorted fresh red chiles
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Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 150ºF. Arrange chiles in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet and roast until thoroughly dried out (they should still be slightly pliable when warm), 12–16 hours.
Step 2
To make custom chile flakes, once cool, crush dried chiles in spice grinder or mortar and pestle.
Do Ahead
Step 3
Dried chiles can be kept indefinitely. Store airtight at room temperature.