Cascabel
Cascabel refers to a specific variety of chili pepper, scientifically known as Capsicum annuum. Its name, which means "jingle bell" in Spanish, is derived from the pepper's characteristic rattling sound when the dried seeds shake loose inside the hollow pod. Cascabel peppers are typically small, round, and smooth, with a glossy, dark red skin when mature and dried. They are most commonly found in their dried form, though fresh ones can also be encountered.
The flavor profile of the cascabel pepper is generally described as mild to medium in heat, with