cascabel

noun

cas·ca·bel ˈka-skə-ˌbel

: a projection behind the breech of a muzzle-loading cannon

: a small hollow perforated spherical bell enclosing a loose pellet

: a small, rounded, moderately pungent chili pepper that is usually used dried when it has a translucent, dark red skin and loose seeds which rattle

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Fortunately, cascabel chiles substitute well for chilhuacles, and guajillos can replace costeños. —

Michael A. Gardiner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Jan. 2023 An orange-hued sauce of cascabel, arbol and habanero chiles. —

Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2022 And what of other chile varieties such as guajillo, cascabel and morita? —

New York Times, 11 Nov. 2021 Meanwhile, heat a medium skillet over medium heat and add the cascabel chiles; cook, turning occasionally, until the chiles turn bright red and charred in places, 1 to 2 minutes total. —

Tara Duggan, SFChronicle.com, 30 Oct. 2020 For $44 a person, opt for ribeye steak with shrimp, roasted corn and mushrooms in a smoky cascabel sauce. —

Lauren Saria, The Arizona Republic, 17 Sep. 2020