Chilcostle Chilli
Chilcostle chilli is a dried chilli native to Oaxaca, with an intense red colour and mildly hot, earthy flavour. It is used mainly in Oaxacan coloradito mole and regional salsas of the Cañada area. It is rarely found outside Oaxaca but contributes an unmistakable deep red colour and distinctive smoky character.
Estimated retail price
~£8.49 / 50g
Typical price at UK Mexican grocers
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How it's used in Mexican cooking
Chilcostle Chilli, part of the chillies section of the Mexican pantry, appears in 1 recipe in our collection, including Oaxacan Yellow Mole. Each recipe shows step by step how it is added, in what quantity and which other ingredients it is paired with — the most reliable guide to how it is actually used in Mexican cooking.
Recipes with Chilcostle Chilli
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes use Chilcostle Chilli?
Chilcostle Chilli is used in 1 recipe in our collection, such as Oaxacan Yellow Mole. The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.
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