Considered a medium spicy chile, the Pulla has a light fruity flavor with a slight hint of licorice. Its medium-pungent heat is dusty and dry, which makes them a favorite for salsas.

Pulla chiles can be used as ingredients for pizzas, various meat dishes especially pork and beef, stuffed pasta, as well as chicken and fish in Asian cuisine.

Use them give a delightful flavor to enchiladas, soups, casseroles, stews, breakfast burritos, chutneys, dips and cooked vegetables.
Pulla chiles can be combined with guajillo to make any dish zestier!

For rich, hotter sauces mix pulla chiles with other mild chiles like the New Mexico.