Pasilla
By: Anonymous

About

Pasilla is a spicy chile that is produced whole or as a powder in Mexico.
"Pasilla" is a "little raisin" in Spanish, referring to the dark brown, wrinkled dried pod.  Called "chillaca" when fresh, it adds character to red chile enchilada sauce and other salsas.  When used as a dried pod or in pwder form, the Pasilla is a very flavorful ingredient in many mole suaces.

Information
Translations: パシーラ, Passadís, Пасилла, Пасілла, Пасилла


Tasting Notes
Flavors: Has rich, smoky, mildly hot flavor. 


Selecting and Buying
Seasonality: july, august
Peak: august
Procuring: When to plant outside:  Spring, 3 to 4 weeks after last frost, and when soil temperatures are at least 65F or outside temperatures are at least 70F.
In USDA Zones 9 and 10, can also plant in summer for winter crops.
When to start inside:  Recommended 8-10 weeks before last frost.