Serrano Chile
Chiles$1.99 / lbApproximate price based on US supermarkets.
Serrano chile is one of the most widely used fresh chiles in Mexico, with a sharp, clean heat and bright herbaceous flavor. It is essential in raw salsa verde, pico de gallo, and toreados (blistered chiles). It is eaten fresh, charred, or pickled. Its heat level is considerably higher than the jalapeño.
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How it's used in Mexican cooking
Serrano Chile, part of the chillies section of the Mexican pantry, appears in 12 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 using serrano chile
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes use Serrano Chile?
Serrano Chile is used in 12 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.
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