Mulato Chiles, Capsicum annuum, measure 1,000-1,500 Scoville Heat Units (SHU). They are also called are also called chile mulato, mulato chile, mulato, mulato pepper, or dried mulato chiles. 

These peppers are the result of prolonged ripening of a poblano pepper. Their skin turns a very deep purplish-brown color that almost appears black. Poblano peppers that are not allowed to ripen as long before harvesting and drying become Ancho Chiles. 

Mulato Chiles are fairly large. They measure roughly 4-5 inches long and 2 ½-3 inches at the shoulder, tapering down to a spade-like triangle.

Mulato Chiles are popular with cafes; American, Mexican, and Middle Eastern restaurants; independent spice shops; breweries; and gourmet jams manufacturers. 

There are approximately 2-3 dried Mulato Chiles per ounce.

Please visit our whole dried chiles page to browse the other chiles we have available.

Flavor Profile

Mulato chiles offer a complex flavor profile. They are sweet, with hints of smoke, chocolate, licorice, cherries and coffee.

Heat Level

Mulato chiles offer a mild heat, between 1,000-1,500 Scoville Heat Units (SHU).

How To Use

Mulato Chiles are one of the “holy trinity” of peppers used to make Mole Poblano; they are ideal for mole recipes due to their rich flavor and deep color. Rehydrate whole chiles and fry them in Chile Rellenos, or make a pork-and-cheese stuffed mulato that bakes in the oven. Dice them to add extra depth to Borracho Beans or put some in the pot with Easy Homemade Chili. Or grind them to a playful flake and enjoy some chile-laced Cinnamon Chocolate Bark. 

Use Mulato Chiles in Mexican sauces, stews, chili, corn chowder, enchilada sauce, DIY seasoning blends, and salsas. These chiles pair well with other chiles, coffee, cinnamon, chocolate, oregano, Mexican oregano, sesame seeds, nuts, rice dishes, meats, cheese, potatoes, cilantro, and coriander.