This important chile comes from Mexico. Along with the mulato and the ancho, it forms the holy trinity of chiles used to prepare a traditional molé. Known as chilaca when fresh, pasilla negro is a medium heat chile, rating 4-5 on a heat scale of 1-10. This elongated, thin fleshed chile has a sharp, rich berry flavor with complex notes of herb.

Flavor of Pasilla Negro Chiles

This Mexican chile is sharp with rich berry flavor, complex herbal notes, and medium heat (4-5 on a scale of 1-10).