Question: are pasilla ancho chiles hot?
Answer: Pasilla Chile Peppers Pasilla chiles (pronounced puh-SEE-yuh) are also called chiles negros. These are the dried version of the chilaca chile. Pasilla chile peppers are longer and thinner than anchos or mulatos. Their flavor is similar to that of an ancho, but hotter, with deep fruit flavors of raisins and prunes.