red chile powder
Red chile powder, when I first saw the name I was thinking someone must have used the wrong word, it must be misspelled,shouldn't red chile powder be red chili powder?
And when I went to translate it with a translation dictionary, I realized that I was the one who was wrong and that the word chile powder was correct, chile really means chili pepper.
So I went to the internet and searched, are chile and chili same type of chile?
The answer is below:
Yes, chile and chili usually refer to the same type of chile pepper, just spelled differently. The fruit of this chili pepper is usually spicy and can be used in a variety of sauces and dishes. In different English-speaking countries, chili peppers are called by different names:
chili: In American English, “chili” is often used to refer to chili peppers. For example, “chili powder” refers to chili powder, and “chili con carne” is a dish with chili peppers and meat as the main ingredients.
chile: In the United States, such as New Mexico, it is customary to use the word “chile” to refer to chili peppers.
chilli: In British English, the spelling “chilli” is more commonly used.1
In summary, the difference between chile and chili (and chilli) is largely a matter of regional custom and spelling preference, but they essentially refer to the same type of chili pepper.
Are you used to chili powder or chile powder?
