Whole dried red Anaheim chillies

The Red Anaheim chillies belong to the New Mexican Chillies (NuMex) and is one of the most popular chili types in the Southern US and Northern Mexico. They are also known as California Chiles, chili pasado or chile seco del norte.

This is a very mild chile in comparison to other chiles coming in at just 500 to 2,500 on the Scoville Heat Scale. When the peppers have ripened to red and are dried, they turn into a dark burgundy color. They have a mildly pungeant chili flavour. They are an excellent compliment to breakfast burritos, egg dishes, soups, stews, vegetable dishes and in a red sauce used on enchiladas or in tamales.

Soak the whole dried Anaheim chillies in hot water for 10 minuntes to rehydrate, then dice or puree and add to a recipe. or add directly to recipe that will cook at least 10 minutes.