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Mulato Chilli
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Mulato Chilli

Mulato chilli is a dark brown dried chilli, a relative of the poblano, with flavours of chocolate, cherry, and earth. It is one of the essential chillies in black mole and mole poblano. It must be toasted carefully to avoid bitterness, then soaked in hot water before blending into complex, layered sauces.

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~£6.99 / 50g

Typical price at UK Mexican grocers

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How it's used in Mexican cooking

Mulato Chilli, part of the chillies section of the Mexican pantry, appears in more than 20 recipes in our collection, including Mole Poblano, Oaxacan Black Mole and Mole Chichilo (Oaxacan Charred Chilli 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 Mulato Chilli

Mole PoblanoMoles

Mole Poblano

Oaxacan Black MoleMoles

Oaxacan Black Mole

Mole Chichilo (Oaxacan Charred Chilli Mole)Moles

Mole Chichilo (Oaxacan Charred Chilli Mole)

Pollo en Recado Negro (Yucatecan Blackened Chilli Chicken)Stews

Pollo en Recado Negro (Yucatecan Blackened Chilli Chicken)

Mole Prieto (Tlaxcalan Dark Mole)Moles

Mole Prieto (Tlaxcalan Dark Mole)

Pato en Mole de Ciruela (Duck in Oaxacan Plum Mole)Stews

Pato en Mole de Ciruela (Duck in Oaxacan Plum Mole)

Camarones en Chileajo (Prawns in Oaxacan Chilli-Garlic Sauce)Seafood

Camarones en Chileajo (Prawns in Oaxacan Chilli-Garlic Sauce)

Mole Ranchero (Ranch-Style Mole)Moles

Mole Ranchero (Ranch-Style Mole)

Veracruz-Style Chicken AdoboMeats

Veracruz-Style Chicken Adobo

Turkey Mole Poblano (Mole de Guajolote)Stews

Turkey Mole Poblano (Mole de Guajolote)

Turkey in Oaxacan Black Mole (Mole Negro)Stews

Turkey in Oaxacan Black Mole (Mole Negro)

Puebla-Style Bean ClemoleSopas Y Caldos

Puebla-Style Bean Clemole

Enchiladas de Mole Coloradito (Oaxacan Red Mole Enchiladas)Street Food

Enchiladas de Mole Coloradito (Oaxacan Red Mole Enchiladas)

Yucatecan Chilmole (Black Chilli Stew)Stews

Yucatecan Chilmole (Black Chilli Stew)

Chilatole Poblano (Puebla Chilli Corn Soup)Sopas Y Caldos

Chilatole Poblano (Puebla Chilli Corn Soup)

Red Al Pastor Tacos (Traditional Chilli Adobo)Tacos

Red Al Pastor Tacos (Traditional Chilli Adobo)

Prune Mole from Guerrero (Mole de Ciruela Pasa)Moles

Prune Mole from Guerrero (Mole de Ciruela Pasa)

Almond Mole (Mole Almendrado, Puebla)Moles

Almond Mole (Mole Almendrado, Puebla)

Mucbipollo (Pibipollo)Tamales

Mucbipollo (Pibipollo)

Mole de XicoMoles

Mole de Xico

Frequently asked questions

How many recipes use Mulato Chilli?

Mulato Chilli is used in more than 20 recipes in our collection, such as Mole Poblano and Oaxacan Black Mole. The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.

Where can I buy Mulato Chilli in the UK?

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