Cascabel Chilli is a round, dark plum-coloured chilli used in Mexican recipes. The seeds rattle around inside the dried pods when shaken, hence the name ‘cascabel’ which is Spanish for “rattle”.
Add at the beginning of slow-cooked recipes, or if not infusing for over 30 minutes, cover with boiling water, soak for 20 minutes, then remove stem, slice and add to dishes for a full-bodied taste and mild heat.