Dried Cascabel Chili Peppers (Chile Cascabel Seco)

Dried Cascabel Chili Peppers (Chile Cascabel Seco) are a traditional Mexican Capsicum annuum chile named for the rattling sound the loose seeds make inside the dried pod — cascabel means “little bell” or “rattle” in Spanish.

🌶️ Flavor & Aroma

• Mild to medium heat

• Rich, nutty and slightly earthy flavor

• Subtle notes of dried fruit, tobacco, and warm spice

• Rounded, mellow chile character without aggressive heat

🍲 Where You'll Find It

• Traditional Mexican salsas and table sauces

• Moles, adobos, and slow-cooked sauces

• Often paired with tomatoes, tomatillos, garlic, and other dried chiles

• Especially useful when you want depth and chile flavor without overwhelming heat

🔥 How to Use It

• Toast lightly in a dry skillet until fragrant, taking care not to burn

• Soak in hot water for 10–15 minutes to soften

• Remove the stem and, if desired, the seeds

• Blend into salsas, sauces, marinades, or moles

• Can also be crushed or ground for use in seasoning blends

Sold by weight, per oz.

Allergen Information: may share equipment with peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, milk, soy, eggs, and sesame.