Mexico is the home of chilies! With more than 150 indigenous varieties of chilies to choose from, with each having a special use. we have exciting range of the leading and most popular varieties of dried Mexican chilies. These exceptional chilies are not only about the heat but also about their aroma and taste.Pasilla pepper is a dried chile pepper with wrinkled brownish-black skin and a long, skinny, tapered shape. Typically, pasillas are sold whole, with their stems intact and seeds still within. Both of these bits are unpalatable, so discard them before consuming
When dried the resulting Pasilla Chiles are almost black in color and their appearance is similar to that of a raisin. The taste is pungent but with a rich flavor and herb like undertones that is sophisticated and long-lasting.
Pasilla Chiles are usually toasted and then ground to be used in salsas, stews and in several mole sauces. Several of the more popular recipes calling for Pasillas are Red Enchilada Sauce, Pasilla Shrimp Soup and Spicy Moroccan Lamb Stew.
Mexican cuisine relies heavily on dried chile peppers to add a deep and robust flavor to sauces, soups, salsas, and more.
Dried pasilla peppers are dark, rich, and rather luxurious. It’s often described as chocolatey, or tasting of prunes and raisins. In fact, it’s considered one of the most flavorful chiles of all and one that likes to stand in the spotlight of a recipe. Country of Origin Mexico
