Pasilla Chile Powder

Botanical Name: Capsicum Annuum ‘Chilaca var. Pasilla Negro’ Flavor: Earthy, Fruity, Sweet, Rich, slightly Smoky, with hints of Berry and Cocoa Heat Level: Mild - 1,000 to 2,000 SHU (Scoville Heat Units) Origin: Mexico Use With: Beef, Chicken, Turkey, Pork, Lamb, Fish, Seafood, Shellfish, Legumes, Rice, and Vegetables Description: With its deep purple almost black coloring and rich, complex, fruity flavor, Pasilla Chile Powder adds incredible depth to authentic Mexican, Southwestern, and Tex-Mex dishes. The Pasilla Chile (AKA Chile Negro and Pasilla Bajio) is the dried form of the Chilaca Chile and an essential ingredient in authentic Mexican cuisine. Along with Guajillo and Ancho chiles, Pasilla are part of the ‘Holy Trinity’ of dried Mexican chiles that are integral to mole sauces and other traditional Mexican dishes. When combined with other chile powders, Pasilla Chile Powder works well to balance their heat and sweetness and rounding out their flavor Suggested Uses: Not just essen