One of the three key chiles – the “holy trinity” – used in traditional Mole sauces. Has a sweet taste with a mild, fruity flavor. Sometimes used in place of Chile Mulato.
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You don’t have to wait for Christmas to enjoy this salsa. It’s a term we use out west when we combine red and green chiles, we also call this our Salsa Santa Fe. This is a super simple (and delicious) salsa – just add chopped tomatoes and onions or a can of chopped tomatoes, let it sit for 15 minutes and it’s ready to go.
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Sometimes incorrectly referred to as the Pasilla, the Mulato is actually a type of dried Poblano. A bit smokier than the Ancho but without the depth of flavor.
Like the ancho, the Mulato is a type of dried poblano, and combined with the ancho and negro chiles, the mulato is an essential ingredient in making the classic mole sauce.