Toast
Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Toast chiles 10–15 seconds per side until fragrant, do not burn.
Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Toast chiles 10–15 seconds per side until fragrant, do not burn.
Cover with hot water for 15–20 minutes. Remove stems and seeds if you want milder heat, then drain & reserve soaking liquid.
Blend into sauces, salsas or moles. Add to stews and braises for deep, layered flavor.
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The pasilla chile or chile negro is the dried form of the chilaca chili pepper, a long and narrow member of species Capsicum annuum. The fresh narrow chilaca can measure up to 9.0 in (22 cm) long and often has a twisted shape, which is seldom apparent after drying. It turns from dark green to dark brown when fully mature. Pasilla is used especially in sauces. They are often combined with fruits and are excellent served with duck, seafood, lamb, mushrooms, garlic, fennel, honey, or oregano. They are sold whole or powdered in Mexico, Pasilla de Oaxaca is a variety of pasilla chile from Oaxaca used in mole negro.
