Often referred to as the "rattle chili" due to the distinctive sound of seeds inside, cascabel chilies offer a delightful blend of sweetness, fruitiness, and nuttiness, accompanied by a mild, smoky chocolate undertone. Perfect for both sweet and savory recipes, they lend themselves to a variety of culinary creations. Try drizzling cascabel salsa over corn tortillas, generously topped with fresh crumbled cheese, or create a cascabel salt rub: simply dry roast cascabel chilies briefly, grind them, and combine with sea salt flakes and dried Mexican oregano to season fish, meat, and vegetables to perfection.