Dried Chile Mulato Peppers | Rich, Smoky Mexican Chilies

Dried Chile Mulato peppers are one of Mexico's most treasured culinary chilies, celebrated for their deep, complex flavor and mild, approachable heat. A close relative of the Ancho pepper, the Mulato develops a darker color and a richer, more nuanced taste, making it an essential ingredient in traditional Mexican cooking.

These beautiful dark-brown chilies offer layers of flavor with notes of dried fruit, cocoa, licorice, tobacco, and warm earthiness, creating a depth that is unmatched among dried peppers. Their mild heat and exceptional complexity make them indispensable in authentic mole sauces, adobos, soups, and braised dishes.

Our premium whole dried Chile Mulato peppers are carefully selected and gently dried to preserve their rich aroma and traditional flavor.

Flavor Profile

• Rich, earthy, and mildly smoky
• Notes of chocolate, raisins, and dried cherries
• Hints of licorice and tobacco
• Mild heat, approximately 2,500–3,000 Scoville Heat Units

Perfect For

• Traditional mole sauces
• Enchilada and adobo sauces
• Soups and stews
• Braised meats and beans
• Mexican rice and tamales
• Homemade chili powders and spice blends

To unlock their full flavor, lightly toast the peppers and rehydrate them before blending into sauces or chopping into recipes.

Ingredients: 100% Dried Chile Mulato Peppers (Capsicum annuum).

Bring the deep, complex flavors of authentic Mexican cuisine to your kitchen with our premium dried Chile Mulato peppers—a gourmet chili prized for its rich, chocolate-like notes and culinary versatility.

2 oz