Pasilla Chile
Chiles$5.99 / packApproximate price based on US supermarkets.
Pasilla chile is a long, near-black dried chile with a deep dried-fruit flavor and mild heat. It is one of the three chiles in Oaxacan black mole, and also features in mole poblano and enchilada sauces. It is briefly toasted before soaking to release its complex, earthy aromas.
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How it's used in Mexican cooking
Pasilla Chile, part of the chillies section of the Mexican pantry, appears in 12 recipes in our collection, including Tortilla Soup, Mole Poblano and Tablecloth Stainer 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 pasilla chile
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes use Pasilla Chile?
Pasilla Chile is used in 12 recipes in our collection, such as Tortilla Soup and Mole Poblano. The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.
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