Dried Mulato Pepper (Chile Mulato) WT: 2OZ-4OZ-8OZ-12OZ-1LB-2LBS-5LBS-10LBS

Description

Mulato Ancho pepperss are dried Poblano peppers. The name Poblanos pays homage to the native region these chilis were first cultivated which is a city in Mexico called Pueblo. Poblano translates to "pepper from Pueblo". Dried Mulato chilis are part of the “holy trinity” of Mexican chiles (along with the dried Ancho Chile and the dried Pasilla Chile). Mulato peppers are closely related to the Ancho pepper, which is also a Poblano pepper and the difference between the two is when they are harvested.
The color of the both of these chillis while growing is dark green. Ancho chillies are picked when they ripen to red and are then dried. Mulato chillis are allowed to ripen longer turning a dark brown where they are then picked and dried. This additional ripening time adds to the Mulato’s flavor characteristics and while it is a subtle nuance it does have its place in authentic Mexican cuisine.
Along with the other two members of the “holy trinity” the Ancho and Pasilla Chillis, the Mulato chillis are a key ingredient in mole poblano, or sometimes referred to as Mexican mole, a dark brown chocolaty and spicy sauce that is usually served over chicken or meat. Dried mulato peppers are ideal for mole recipes due to their dark brown color after soaking.
We recommend to wash before consuming.
El “chile mulato” pertenece a la especie Capsicum annuum y se recibe el nombre de mulato cuando se seca. Fresco es conocido como “chile poblano”. Los frutos de un color verde oscuro se recolectan y secan inmaduros, luego se arrugan bastante, lo que le da el aspecto típico al chile mulato. La variedad “chile ancho” también es muy parecida al poblano. Estos chiles son utilizados frecuentemente en la cocina mexicana.
Se recomienda lavar antes de consumir.