I just received "Sunday Suppers at Lucques : Seasonal Recipes from Market to Table" for Christmas. One ingredient that turns up in many recipes is chiles de arbol. Could not find them at several local markets. Are they generally dried or fresh? Are there reasonable substitutes?

Thanks for the help.

PS The recipes appear interesting but loaded with oil and butter.

I am sure that you can find them at one of the many Latino markets in the area, but if not click here.

Chiles de Arbol are dried. They are usually found in most Central American Markets in this area. I know that Global Foods has them and probably most of the other large Korean Markets that cater to the Central American community.

You can get big bags of arbol chilies at Grand Mart in the 'burbs. Very cheap.

Edit- jm chen answered the question.

Dean dn Deluca had 'em. Pretty sure I've seen 'em at Whole Foods, too.


chiles moras ? (source: Diane Kennedy)

If you live in the middle of the city, Todito's on Columbia Road (at Biltmore) has them in large, 3 oz. packages for $1.99. (They are dried).