Dried Whole Guajillo Chilli Peppers - 100g

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Heat levels in Guajillo peppers can vary even from plant to plant in the same field, depending on the differences in the seeds used.

If the peppers float to the surface, weigh them down with a small bowl to keep them fully submerged.You can make a Guajillo chile puree by splitting and seeding the dried fruit, soaking the skins for about 15-20 minutes, and smashing it into a thin paste. Uses guajillo chillies in mole sauces, salsa, tamales, stews or other marinades and rubs (adobos) for meat. Mirasol chiles are native to central and northern Mexico and today are predominantly grown in the states of Aguascalientes, Durango, and Zacatecas 1. Both the whole pepper and the powder version are versatile in cuisine, used in meat marinades, salsas, sauces and soups.

Mirasol is used to refer to the fresh pepper, and the term guajillo is used for the dry form, which is the second-most common dried chili in Mexican cuisine.However, mulato chiles are hotter than guajillos, so be prepared for a little more heat in your dishes. Native to Mexico, guajillo chiles are a popular variety of chile that is one of the most used in Mexican cuisine. Break off a small piece from the chile and crush it in your hand, using gloves if it is a hotter chile. The flavor is slightly fruity with a sweet heat, tannic with a hint of pine, tart berries, and light smoky undertones. It’s important that they’re submerged in the water so if they float use a small bowl or plate to keep them under.

Smooth-skinned guajillo chilli is one of the workhouse spices of Mexican cooking (along with the ancho chilli) and has a bright, tangy flavour that benefits from toasting. Ancho peppers are another popular option in Mexican cooking, so it’s a natural choice for a substitution. Whole dried Guajillo chiles have a longer shelf life than Guajillo chile flakes or Guajillo chile powder.Guajillo chiles are a great option when cooking Mexican dishes to add a sweet and earthy flavor with a moderate heat level. The depth adds an earthy, green tea flavor with a slight fruitiness, along with a mild to moderate heat.