New Mexico–Chile Ristra 2

Photograph of red chile ristras near Chimayo, New MexicoOnce chiles turn red on the plant they need to be dried to be eaten. The red chiles were traditionally laid out to sun dry, but contamination by birds and other pests led people to begin tying them together into strings and hanging them on a wall. The red ristras are an iconic sight in New Mexico and are said to be a symbol of “welcome.”

 

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