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A type of guero chile. Pale yellow, tapering from broad shoulders, measuring about 2 1/2 inches long and l I/4 to 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Thick fleshed; has a fresh, very light melon flavor and a refined, sharp heat, similar to a high-quality New Mexico green chile. Mainly used in yellow moles, salsas, and pickled (en escabeche).

Where: Northern Mexico and the Southwest
Heat: 6