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Description/Taste
Cascabel chiles are plump and round and resemble the Cherry chile pepper. They are less wrinkled than some dried chiles and have a bright sheen to their maroon colored exterior. Their slightly acidic thick flesh offers a medium-hot rich flavor. Cascabels are both woodsy and smoky flavored, with a nutty tobacco aroma. Scoville units: 4 (1500-2500)
Seasons/Availability
Dried Cascabel chiles are available year-round.
Current Facts
Cascabels are botanically classified as Capsicum annuum and a member of the Mirasol cultivar. Meaning 'looking at the sun' in Spanish, Mirasol refers to the erect nature of the pods which grow on the compact plant. The name Cascabel usually refers to the dried form, though the fresh chile is also known by the same name.
Nutritional Value
Dried Cascabels contain vitamin A, C, the B vitamins and significant amounts of iron, thiamine, niacin, magnesium and riboflavin. Chiles are cholesterol-free, saturated fat-free, low calorie, low sodium, and high in fiber.
Applications
The pungent yet not overly spicy flavor of Dried Cascabels makes them great in salsas, sauces and marinades. They are the prime chile in the classic sauce for Chilaquiles, a baked corn tortilla casserole-like dish. A Cascabel based sauce is an excellent complement to masa in a braised pork tamale or baked over chicken or beef enchiladas. The slightly earthy quality of the chiles balances well against the bright flavors of cilantro and lime. Cascabel chiles are also very versatile in the ground or powdered form and may be added to sauces, soups, relishes, salsas, and stews for added layer of complex heat.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Named for its rattling sound when shaken, Cascabel means "rattle" in Spanish.
Geography/History
The Cascabel is grown in the Mexican states of Coahuila, Durango, San Luis Potosi, Guerrero, and Jalisco. Sometimes this chile is confused with the Catarina chile, whose seeds also rattle when dried. The Cascabella has a more conical shape like that of a spinning top, and it is also much smaller in size. The Cascabel chile is also known as chile bola and rattle chile, guajones and coras.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
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Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Dried Cascabel Chile Peppers. One
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easiest, three is harder.| Local Kitchen |
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Ramp & Cilantro Pesto |
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Peach Cascabel BBQ Sauce |
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 653 days ago, 4/16/19 Sharer's comments : Hard-to-find Dried Cascabel Chile Peppers 
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