PASILLA CHILE, DESTEMMED - Kosher/Gluten Free

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PASILLA CHILE, DESTEMMED - Kosher/Gluten Free

PASILLA-1

Description:

The Pasilla (Pa-see-ya) Negro is a traditional chile used in both Southwestern and American dishes. Long, black, slightly bent and wrinkled, this flat chile measures about 6 inches long and 1 ½ inch wide. Richly colored like an Eggplant or a Raisin, this thin-fleshed chile has an offbeat berry flavor with herbaceous tones. The word Pasilla comes from the word "PASA" meaning "little raisin" in Spanish. Pasilla Negros, combined with the Ancho and Guajillo, form the "holy trinity" of chiles used to prepare the traditional mole sauces. In California, the Ancho Chile is called Pasilla. Scoville heat units are 1,000-2,000. Our Pasilla Negro is destemmed for your convenience.

Ingredient Statement:

Pasilla Chiles.

Use Pasilla Negro in traditional Mexican recipes. Be adventurous, add Pasilla Negro to meatloaf, beef stew, or corn chowder. This chile will liven up an everyday cream sauce or egg dishes. Combine Pasilla Negro Chiles with your favorite spices for tangy heat.

Recommended Preparation Instructions:

Rinse product first with warm water. soak in hot water for 10 minutes to rehydrate or add directly to recipe that will cook for at least 10 minutes. Once rehydrated, dice or puree and add to a recipe.

Product Description

The Pasilla Negro is an elongated, flat chile, measuring 6 inches long and 1 1/2 inches wide. The Pasilla's wrinkled body curves into an arc. The color of this pepper is dark purple-black; similar to the color of an Eggplant or a Raisin. This thin fleshed chile has a berry flavor with herbaceous tones. The word Pasilla comes from the word PASA which means little black raisin. Pasilla Negros, combined with the Ancho and Guajillo, form the holy trinity of chiles used to prepare the traditional mole sauces.

Physical

Color: Dark purple to black.

Flavor: Rich medium-hot chile flavor

Size: Approximately 6-8 inches in length, 1 – 1½ diameter.

Chemical

Moisture: 20%

Sulfites: N/A

Heat Level: Approx. 1,000-7,000 Scoville Heat Units

Ingredient Statement:

Pasilla Chiles.

Allergen Statement

Contains no allergens.

Packaging & Storage

Shelf Life: Min 12 months (under optimum storage conditions).

Packaging: Poly bag in box.

Storage Conditions: Store in a dry, cool place.

About Nutritional Information

Chieftain Wild Rice Company gathers nutritional information from highly regarded sources.  Nutritional analysis can vary due to growing conditions, frequency of testing, and other factors.