Pasilla (Imported chillies)

The Pasilla chilli (pronounced pah-SEE-yah - meaning "little raisin" due to the wrinkled skin) is dark brown when ripe and turns almost black when dried.

This chilli is commonly used in conjunction with Ancho Poblano and Ancho Mulato chillies to make Mexican mole sauces (see our Red Mole recipe). The fruits a very dark brown colour,  long (8") and just under 2" wide.

Contents: 100g bag - approximately 7 chillies.  Heat: 4/10   Flavour: liquorice and dried fruit

Must be cooked before eating.