Pasilla is made from a large and long chili variety called Chilaca which is dried after it reaches full maturity. During the drying time the taste changes significantly. The shell is thick, wrinkled but still shiny. Along with Ancho and Guajillo, Pasilla belongs to what is usually referred to as "the holy trinity" of Mexican chili.
Pasilla means "little raisin" so of course there is sweetness, although not as noticeable as for Ancho. Instead you find more earthy and berry tones. Pasilla is quite meaty in its texture which means that it is often used to thicken sauces.
Our Pasilla chili is sourced from the state of Zacatecas, south of the city of Fresnillo, from a farm operated by Omar and his family. Here the dry cool climate is perfectly suited to grow many of the famous Mexican chilis with full sunlight, high temperatures and perfect rainfall in rainy season. It has been oven dried without smoke.
Derived from: Chilaca Chili
Scoville: 1500–2500
Always clean and toast the chili before use to wake up the flavors.
Also part of the Starting - Mexico bundle, together with Ancho, Guajillo and our Mexican Chili Blend.
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We have connected with our farmers directly, meaning no middle hand. But this also means that they run smaller farms with no organic certifications. As our business grows we will able to take the next steps towards certifications. Stay tuned!
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