Mole Chiles
These are the "holy trinity" of chiles used to make Mexican mole (moh-LAY) sauce.
The ancho is a dried poblano chili. Grown in the Mexico City region of Mexico, and in California.
Heat rating is 3 - 5.
Also, a type of dried
poblano. Mulato chilies are grown in central Mexico.
Heat rating is 2 -4.
Pasilla (Chile Negro) Chiles
The pasilla is also known as the chili negro. It is a dried "chilaca" chili.
It is grown in central Mexico.
Heat rating of 3 - 5.