[CH] Chile varieties-dried

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<< Chile Puya - Whole Pods
Chile California Entero Pods
Chile Guarillo Entero Pods

She said that the Entero Pods are a mild chile and the Guarillo are Hot,
according to the bag, but what about the Puya??>>

Risa,

I would suspect the Puya (due to the double l sound) is Pulla which is 
related to Guajillo, heat level 6.  It is a shiny oxblood red color, 4-5 
inches long.  It has thin fleshed w/a light flavor of sharp fruit and cherry 
tones and a hint of licorice.  It has a dry, dusty, intense heat.  It is 
excellent for salsa's, stews, and moles.

Guajillo-This is a very common Chile used in salsas, Chile sauces, soups, and 
stews, It has a piney tannic sweet heat.  It lends a subtle Chile taste, but 
little heat to dishes.  It is 4-6" long and about 1" across or more.  It is 
shiny, dark orange-red w/brown tones.

California Entero - maybe this is what we call the California Chile which is 
similar and used like the New Mexico Chile.  If it is it is a large, mild 
Chile w/great taste.  It is used in just about anything from moles to salsas, 
to Caranitas.

Mary-Anne

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