Chipotles in adobe is a thick paste of chipotles, vinegar, onions, garlic, and spices. Look for it in Hispanic groceries and gourmet shops Chipotle chilies are dried jalapenos that impart a hot, smoky flavor. They may be purchased from gourmet shops either whole or ground, To grind your own, stem and seed the chili, snip it into bits, and grind the bits to a powder in a spice grinder.