Chilaca chiles pasilla chile negro (when dried)
 photo by: gourmetsleuth.com
Chilaca chiles are fresh dark green chiles with a similar heat to a poblano. They are long and thin at least 5 - 6" and about 1" wide at the shoulder. When dried, chilaca chiles are called pasilla or chile negro. Ingredient Substitutions Anaheim or Poblano chiles |