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Pasilla Pepper: Dark, Rich, Deeply Complex
The dried chile behind mole negro’s signature depth.
DARK, RICH, UNMISTAKABLE
Pasilla Pepper, the Chile Behind Mole’s Depth
Pasilla peppers are dried chilaca chiles, prized for their dark, wrinkled skin and rich flavor with notes of raisin, licorice, and mild smoke. A key player in mole negro and complex sauces, pasilla brings depth and gentle heat to traditional Mexican cooking. At Latin Specialties, we source pasilla peppers for consistent color, flavor, and quality, case after case.
Dark, rich, and deeply complex—pasilla pepper is the depth behind a great mole.
Dried Pasilla,Deep, Smoky and Raisin-Sweet
A long, dark chile that gives soups and salsas their rich, earthy base.
Tortilla soup recipe
Sopa Azteca (Tortilla Soup)
Chile-tomato broth poured over crisp tortilla strips and topped with avocado, cheese and crema.
Ingredients
- 2 dried Latin Specialties Pasilla chiles, stemmed and seeded
- 2 large Latin Specialties Roma Tomatoes, ¼ Latin Specialties Onion and 1 clove Latin Specialties Garlic
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 6 corn tortillas, cut in strips and fried until crisp
- 1 sprig Latin Specialties Epazote (optional), salt
- To serve: diced Latin Specialties Avocados, queso fresco, crema and Latin Specialties Limes
Method
- Toast the pasillas briefly and fry a few strips of one of them for garnish. Roast the tomatoes, onion and garlic on a comal.
- Blend the tomatoes, onion, garlic and chiles with a little broth, strain and fry the sauce for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the rest of the broth and epazote and simmer for 10 minutes. Season with salt.
- Place tortilla strips, avocado and cheese in bowls, pour the hot broth over and finish with crema and lime.
TipLadle the broth over the strips at the table so they stay crisp.
From Field to Your Table
Sourcing
Trusted growers deliver consistent, quality pasilla pepper
Quality & Safety
Strict specs, traceability, and cold-chain stewardship ensure quality.
Ripeness Handling
Harvested and dried for consistent color and flavor.
Packaging & Formats
Bagged, cased, or custom program packs.
On-Time Delivery
Reliable logistics to keep your supply flowing.
