Chilcostle Chile
Chiles$9.99 / 4 ozApproximate price based on US supermarkets.
Chilcostle chile is a dried chile native to Oaxaca, with an intense red color and mildly hot, earthy flavor. 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 color and distinctive smoky character.
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How it's used in Mexican cooking
Chilcostle Chile, 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 using chilcostle chile
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes use Chilcostle Chile?
Chilcostle Chile 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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