Morita chillis—a specific variety of chipotle made from smoke-dried jalapeños that are smoked for a shorter period—feature a dark, glossy, and pliable purple-black skin.
They deliver a moderate, lingering heat that registers between 2,500 and 8,000 Scoville Heat Units. Their flavour profile is intensely smoky yet noticeably fruity and sweet, carrying distinct notes of raisins, plums, and chocolate.
Because they retain more moisture and fruitiness than traditional chipotles, they are exceptionally popular for making vibrant salsas, adobo pastes, rich braises, and smoky glazes for meats.
