Chiles of Mexico

Pasilla (pah see´ yah) The Pasilla is a hot dried Chilaca chile.

Ancho (onch´ oh) The Ancho is a mild dried Poblano chile.

De Arbol (day are´ bowl) De Arbol is a very hot dried chile

Chipotle (chee pote´ lay) The Chipotle is a mildly hot dried and smoked Jalapeno.

Poblano ( poh blah´ no) The Poblano is a large mild flavorful chile.

Jalapeno (halla pain´ yoh) The Jalapeno is a mildly hot chile which turns red when ripe.

Serrano  (sur ron´ oh) The Serrano is a relatively mild flavorful chile.

Habanero (ah ban air oh) The Habanero is a very hot chile (also called a scotch bonnet).