cascabel chile
[ KAS-kuh-behl ]
A dried, plum-shaped, dark blood-red colored
CHILE that ranges in size from about 1 to 11/2 inches in diameter. Cascabel means "little round bell" or "rattle" in Spanish, a name alluding to the rattling sound this
CHILE makes when shaken. This
CHILE, with its rich nutty flavor and medium heat, is excellent in sauces, soups and other cooked dishes. The cascabel
CHILE is also known as
CHILE bola.
© Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995 based on THE FOOD LOVER'S
COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.
What's this?