Serrano Chilli
Serrano chilli is one of the most widely used fresh chillies in Mexico, with a sharp, clean heat and bright herbaceous flavour. It is essential in raw salsa verde, pico de gallo, and toreados (blistered chillies). It is eaten fresh, charred, or pickled. Its heat level is considerably higher than the jalapeño.
Estimated retail price
~£4.99 / 100g
Typical price at UK Mexican grocers
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How it's used in Mexican cooking
Serrano Chilli, part of the chillies section of the Mexican pantry, appears in more than 20 recipes in our collection, including Pressed Pork Crackling Gorditas, Courgette Flower Quesadillas and Molletes. 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 Serrano Chilli
Street FoodPressed Pork Crackling Gorditas
Street FoodCourgette Flower Quesadillas
Street FoodMolletes
Street FoodEsquites (Mexican Corn Salad)
Sopas Y CaldosGreen Pozole
Sopas Y CaldosMexican Chicken Broth
TacosBasket Tacos
StewsBeef with Cactus Paddles
StewsGreen Pipián
EnchiladasGreen Enchiladas
EnchiladasSwiss-Style Enchiladas
EnchiladasPotosinas-Style Enchiladas
EnchiladasDivorced Enchiladas
MolesGreen Mole
SaucesGreen Salsa
SaucesTraditional Guacamole
SaucesPico de Gallo
TamalesGreen Chicken Tamales
SeafoodPrawn Ceviche
BreakfastRanchero Eggs
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes use Serrano Chilli?
Serrano Chilli is used in more than 20 recipes in our collection, such as Pressed Pork Crackling Gorditas and Courgette Flower Quesadillas. The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.
Where can I buy Serrano Chilli in the UK?
You can buy Serrano Chilli online via the Amazon link on this page, or look for it at Latin American grocers in the UK.
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