Organic Chipotle Morita Chiles, Capsicum annuum, are hot chiles that measure 15,000-35,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU). They are also known as organic chili peppers or organic dried morita chiles.

These chile peppers are small and somewhat triangular; they are roughly 1½ - 3 inches long, and between 1/2 to 1 inch wide. There are roughly 8-9 Organic Chipotle Morita Chiles per ounce.

Organic Chipotle Morita Chiles are popular with independent spice shops; Mexican restaurants; manufactures of frozen meals; and seasoning companies.

One Organic Chipotle Morita Chile pod is equal to 1/2 teaspoon of Organic Chipotle Morita Chile Powder. This chile is also grown conventionally and is available as Chipotle Morita Chiles.

Flavor profile

Organic Chipotle Morita Chiles are fruity and smoky with notes of berries and chocolate. 

Heat Level

Organic Chipotle Morita Chiles are hot chiles, measuring 15,000 to 35,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU).

How to Use

Organic Chipotle Morita Chiles are most widely known as the starring ingredient in Chipotle Adobo Sauce. Include Organic Chipotle Morita Chilies when making a Mexican-style Mole Poblano. These chiles are delicious when paired with fruit in Orange Chipotle Grilled Chicken. You can also simmer them slowly in Spicy Slow Cooker Chili.

Use Organic Chipotle Morita Chiles in quesadillas, rice dishes, with chicken, turkey, pork, beans, or beef, in salsas, sauces, and stews, soups, and ground as an ingredient for spice blends and breadings.

Organic Chipotle Morita pairs well with onion, garlic, coffee, chocolate, stone fruits, citrus, cilantro, sesame, cumin, coriander, thyme, tomato, and Mexican oregano.