Chile pasilla
(Pasilla Bajio, Pasilla Pepper)
Pasilla chile (lit. little raisin) is a traditional hot pepper and the dried form of the chilaca pepper. It's also sometimes called pasilla bajio and has a heat range from 250 to 3,999 Scoville Heat Units (SHU). Although most of the dried peppers are not very hot, some provide respectable heat to the dishes they're used in.
Pasillas are often used in mole sauce and various salsas. The flavor is earthy, smoky, and rich. The peppers are usually sold in their dried form, but they can also be ground into a powder. It's recommended to use pasillas with fruits, seafood, mushrooms, honey, lamb, duck, and garlic.
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Chile pasilla con queso
Chile pasilla con queso is a traditional chili pepper-based dish originating from Chihuahua, Oaxaca, and Puebla. The dish is usually made with a combination of dry-roasted ... Read more
Chilaquiles
Chilaquiles are, at their most basic, an assembly of fried tortilla pieces drenched in chili sauce with optional meat and vegetables. The dish is popular both in Mexico ... Read more
Salsa de chile pasilla
Salsa de chile pasilla is a traditional sauce originating from Central Mexico. This sauce is usually made with a combination of pasilla chili peppers, garlic, chopped ... Read more
