The Pasilla Chile is indigenous to Mexico and is also known as chile negro or pasilla negro. The Pasilla Chile is the dried version of the Chilaca chiles, these are dark green chilies that pack a similar heat to the Poblano pepper. These long, thin chile peppers are typically 5” - 6" in length and 1" wide at the top (by the stem).
The pasilla chile is almost black in color and its appearance is similar to that of a raisin. When ground into a powder the result is a deep red color, the taste is pungent but with a rich flavor and herb like undertones that is sophisticated and long-lasting. The heat level on these is more potent than the more popular Dried Ancho and New Mexico Chiles as they come in at 6 to 7 on the heat scale of 10.
Pasilla Chiles are usually toasted and then ground and are often used in salsas, stews and in several mole sauces.
We also carry Ancho Powder, Chipotle Powder, New Mexico Chili Powder and a wide selection of chili powders in additional to our growing selection of Dried Ancho Chilies.
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