The pasilla chile (/ˌpɑːˈsiːjə/ pah-SEE-yuh) or chile negro is the dried form of the chilaca chili pepper,[1] a long and narrow member of the species Capsicum annuum. Named for its dark, wrinkled skin (literally "little raisin"),[2] it is a mild to hot, rich-flavored chile. As dried, it is generally 6 to 8 inches (15 to 20 cm) long and 1 to 1+1⁄2 inches (2.5 to 3.8 cm) in diameter.
| Pasilla | |
|---|---|
 Two pasilla chiles | |
| Species | Capsicum annuum |
| Heat |  Low |
| Scoville scale | 1,000–3,999 SHU |
The fresh narrow chilaca can measure up to 9 inches (230 mm) long and often has a twisted shape, which is seldom apparent after drying. It turns from dark green to dark brown when fully mature.[3]
In the United States, producers and grocers sometimes incorrectly use "pasilla" to describe the poblano, a different, wider variety of pepper, the dried form of which is called an ancho.[4][5]
Use
Pasilla are used especially in sauces. They are often combined with fruits and are excellent served with duck, seafood, lamb, mushrooms, garlic, fennel, honey, or oregano.[citation needed] They are sold whole or powdered in Mexico, the United States, and the United Kingdom.[citation needed]
Pasilla de Oaxaca is a variety of smoked pasilla chile from Oaxaca used in mole negro.[6]
See also
- Chipotle - The smoked and dried form of the jalapeño chili pepper.
- Guajillo - The dried form of the mirasol chili pepper.
- List of Capsicum cultivars
References
Further reading
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