General Information
The dried Pulla chile pepper is elongated and slightly curved, averaging between 7 and 10 centimeters in length. Tapering to a blunt point at its tip, the chile is a deep glossy red color with a satiny exterior. The Pulla chile resembles its cousin the Gaujillo, but offers more intense heat. Considered a medium spicy chile, the Pulla has a light fruity flavor with a slight hint of licorice. Its medium-pungent heat is dusty and dry. Scoville units: 6 (5,000-15,000).
History
The Pulla chile has been the hot topic of a debate among chile experts in deciding whether it is a form of the Guajillo, Mirasol or Arbol chile. The most widely accepted theory is that it is a descendant of the Guajillo. Pulla chiles thrive in the Central Valley of Mexico, the Mexico City region.
