Chile cascabel

The cascabel chili (little bell), also known as the rattle chili, is one of the Mirasol cultivars of the species Capsicum annuum. The rattle and bell designations describe the tendency of loose seeds to rattle inside a dried cascabel when shaken. Fresh cascabel, which is 2-3 cm in diameter, is also known by the alias bola chili or chile bola (Spanish: ball chili). The pigmentation of the fresh cascabel varies from green to red; when dried, the colour darkens.

Chile cascabel

Farmers cultivate cascabel in several states throughout Mexico, including Coahuila, Durango, Guerrero, and Jalisco.

Flavour and strength

• Heatscale: 4/10
• Flavour: rich flavours of wood and nuts with tannic, slightly acidic heat.
• Use: as a puree in soups, sauces, stews, soups and marinades.

UK suppliers

A good specialist dried chili supplier in the UK is The Cool Chile co

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