Cascabel chili
| Cascabel | |
|---|---|
Dried cascabel chili peppers | |
| Species | Capsicum annuum |
| Cultivar | Cascabel |
| Origin | Mexico |
| Heat | Medium |
| Scoville scale | 1,500–2,500 SHU |
The cascabel chili (little bell), also known as the rattle chili, is one of the Mirasol cultivars of the species Capsicum annuum. The 'rattle' and 'bell' designations describe the tendency of loose seeds to rattle inside a dried cascabel when shaken.[1] Fresh cascabel, which is 2–3 cm in diameter, is also known by the alias bola chili or chile bola (Spanish for ball chili). The pigmentation of the fresh chilis blends from green to red; when dried, the color darkens.
Farmers cultivate cascabel in several states throughout Mexico, including Coahuila, Durango, Guerrero, and Jalisco.[2]
Hungary
In Hungary it's one of the most popular types of peppers (locally known as cseresznyepaprika or cherry chili). It was usually stored in a bundle or tied in a ball in a window.[3] It is also kept as an ornamental plant. They are often used in csalamádé, pörkölts, and in soups like halászlé and others, and it's also made into fűszerpaprika. Its famous varieties are the Kalocsai, the Szentesi and the Giant Cseresznye varieties, which are local specialities (exported from the Kalocsa and Szentes regions respectively).
Fast Food
The pickled version of the peppers is commonly used by fast food restaurants such as In-N-Out and Jack in the Box. In 2016 there was a shortage in supply, as poor soil and rain led to a reduction of up to 60%, forcing many restaurants to switch to banana peppers.[4] A similar shortage occurred at the beginning of 2023.[5]
See also
References
- ^ "Cascabel chile pepper database". Thechileman.org. Retrieved 2012-10-12.
- ^ "Cascabel Chiles". Gourmetsleuth.com. Archived from the original on June 30, 2004. Retrieved 2012-10-12.
- ^ "Mire jó a cseresznyepaprika?". szimpatika.hu (in Hungarian). Retrieved 2025-07-06.
- ^ Parks, Richards (11 June 2016). "Why In-N-Out Is Running Out of Those Little Yellow Peppers You Love". Vice News. Retrieved 15 February 2026.
- ^ Guerrero, Susana (23 February 2023). "Here's when In-N-Out expects to bring back those spicy yellow peppers". SFGate. Retrieved 15 February 2026.