If Your Dried Chiles Are Old And Brittle, Use This Hack To Liven Them Back Up Before Cooking - Chowhound

Photography By Tonelson/Getty Images So, you found a bag of dried chiles in the back of the pantry, but they're cracked and as dry as paper. Maybe you wanted to make a delicious bowl of spicy, slow-cooked beef chili, but now you're discouraged. You might think the chiles are old and useless, but do not throw them away yet. Knowing a thing or two about hot peppers can go a long way, and a bit of microwave magic…