Pasilla Pepper

• Use pasilla peppers to create authentic mole sauces: Rehydrate the dried peppers, then blend them with other ingredients like nuts, seeds, spices, and chocolate for a complex and flavorful mole negro sauce.
• Add pasilla peppers to enchilada sauce for depth: Incorporate the rehydrated and pureed pasilla peppers into your homemade enchilada sauce to impart a rich, smoky flavor with a mild heat that complements cheese and meat fillings perfectly.
• Stuff pasilla peppers for a delicious main course: Rehydrate the pasilla peppers and carefully stuff them with a mixture of ground meat, cheese, rice, and spices, then bake or fry them for a satisfying and flavorful dish known as chile rellenos.
• Make a flavorful dry rub for grilled meats with pasilla powder: Grind dried pasilla peppers into a powder and mix it with other spices like cumin, oregano, and garlic powder to create a flavorful dry rub for beef, chicken, or pork, adding a smoky and slightly sweet flavor to grilled meats.
• Create a pasilla pepper infused oil: Gently heat dried pasilla peppers in oil to infuse the oil with their unique flavor, then use the infused oil to sauté vegetables, drizzle over tacos, or add depth to soups and stews.

• Rich in Vitamin A, supporting vision and immune function.
• Good source of Vitamin C, an antioxidant that aids in skin health and immunity.
• Contains dietary fiber, promoting healthy digestion and gut health.
• Provides capsaicin, which may have anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties.
• Low in calories, making it a healthy addition to a balanced diet.
• May contribute to heart health by helping to manage cholesterol levels.

Pasilla peppers can be stored in a variety of ways. Fresh pasilla peppers should be refrigerated in a plastic bag for up to a week. Dried pasilla peppers should be stored in an airtight container in a cool, dark, and dry place for up to a year. Roasted pasilla peppers can be frozen for longer storage; place them in a freezer-safe bag or container after cooling. Properly stored pasilla peppers will maintain their flavor and prevent spoilage.