Chili Pepper, Pasilla Powder

Product Info:
The Pasilla Negro (Pa - see - ya) (Nay-grow) (Capsicum AnnuumCap) powder (40 mesh) is made from grinding whole Pasilla Negros, seeds and pod both. Pasilla Powder is 100 pure to provide an authentic flavor. The color is a dark, purplish-black, similar to the color of an eggplant or 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. This is a medium hot chile, 3 to 5 on the heat scale.Scoville units are approx. 1,000-2,000. 

Suggested Use:
Pasilla Negro Powder gives a bit of heat to sauces, salsa, stews and soups Use in Mexican dishes like Tacos and Enchiladas or just sprinkled over fish or poultry before baking.

Ingredients:
Dried Pasilla Negro Chiles.

Basic Prep:
Chile powders require no preparation. Add directly to recipes when a boost of flavor and heat are desired.

Often also spelled Chile, Chilli, Chille.