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MORITA
Like the larger mora the morita is a type of dried smoked jalapeno. Brightorange-red to red-brown, tapered, and measuring about I to 2 inches longand 3/8 inch across. Medium fleshed; has a light, sweet, smoky flavor, withtones of plum, fig, and tea and some tannin. The morita rayada grande isa slightly larger version of this chile. It has similar flavor characteristics.Both are used in
salsas and sauces.