pasilla chile
[ pah-SEE-yah ]
In its fresh form this
CHILE is called a
CHILACA. It's generally 6 to 8 inches long and 1 to 1 1/2 inches in diameter. The rich-flavored, medium-hot pasilla is a blackish-brown color, which is why it's also called
CHILE negro. This
CHILE is sold whole, and powdered. It's particularly good for use in sauces.
© Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995 based on THE FOOD LOVER'S
COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.
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