Description
Chilli Name: SERRANO BALIN
Chilli Species: Annuum
Chilli Origin: Mexico
Chilli Heat: Medium
Dried Serrano Chillies, also known in parts of Mexico as Chile Balín, are the dried form of the well-known Serrano pepper (Capsicum annuum). Drying concentrates their flavour, producing a chilli with a rich, earthy character, moderate heat and a slightly fruity finish.
Traditionally used in Mexican cuisine, dried Serrano chillies are ideal for adding depth and warmth to sauces, stews, salsas and marinades. They can be used whole, broken into pieces or ground into chilli powder.
Flavour Profile
Dried Serrano chillies have a medium to hot heat level with an earthy, slightly smoky flavour created during the drying process. They retain some of the fresh Serrano's bright, grassy notes while developing a deeper, fuller taste that works well in both traditional and modern recipes.
Features
- Whole dried Serrano chillies (Capsicum annuum)
- Also known as Chile Balín in Mexico
- Medium to hot heat (approximately 10,000–23,000 SHU)
- Rich, earthy flavour with subtle fruity notes
- Suitable for grinding, soaking or cooking whole
Common Uses
Use dried Serrano chillies in authentic Mexican sauces, salsas, soups, stews, mole, marinades and spice blends. Rehydrate in warm water before blending into sauces, toast lightly to enhance their aroma, or grind into a flavourful chilli powder.
