September 25, 2018
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PEPPERS
13. Chilaca
Alternate Names: Pasilla and chile negro
Characteristics: Black and wrinkly, chilacas boast a prune-like flavor with a hint a hint of licorice. "Chilaca" is an Aztec term meaning old or gray-haired, which is fitting given the pepper's wrinkly appearance. When dried, the chilaca is called a pasilla or chile negro, and is toasted or soaked and blended into sauces, often combined with fruit.
Scoville heat units: 1,500 to 2,500
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