Habanero Chile
Chiles$3.99 / lbApproximate price based on US supermarkets.
Habanero chile is one of the hottest chiles in Mexico, with a distinctive fruity and floral aroma that sets it apart. It is essential to Yucatecan cooking, appearing in cochinita pibil, habanero ceviche, and tamulada salsa. Native to the Yucatán Peninsula, its intense heat is balanced by its unique fruity fragrance.
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How it's used in Mexican cooking
Habanero Chile, part of the chillies section of the Mexican pantry, appears in 12 recipes in our collection, including Cochinita Pibil Tacos, Habanero Salsa and Papadzules. 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 habanero chile
Cochinita Pibil Tacos
Habanero Salsa
Papadzules
Poc Chuc (Yucatan Grilled Pork)
Yucatan-Style Grilled Fish (Tikin Xic)
Slow-Roasted Pork Pibil (Cochinita Pibil)
Salbutes
Panuchos
Huevos Motuleños
Queso Relleno (Stuffed Edam Cheese)
Frijol con Puerco (Black Beans with Pork)
Brazo de Reina (Yucatecan Pumpkin Seed Tamal Roll)
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes use Habanero Chile?
Habanero Chile is used in 12 recipes in our collection, such as Cochinita Pibil Tacos and Habanero Salsa. The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.
Where can I buy Habanero Chile in the US?
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