Cascabel chile

Cascabel chiles are dark red chiles that retain their round shape when dried. They are also known as rattlesnake chiles, referring to the fact that the loose seeds make a rattling sound when the chiles are shaken. These chiles are quite small and have a nutty and earthy flavor.

Their heat level is low, ranging from 1,500 to 2,500 on the Scoville scale. Cascabels are often used in the preparation of tomato sauces and birria, a traditional Mexican meat stew. Fresh version of cascabel is called bola chile or chile bola and it has little to no heat