Guajillo, whole
£2.20 – £4.00
About this product
This is one of the most popular chillies in Mexican cuisine, alongside the Ancho. The flavours of Guajillo are spicy, citrussy, smoky and sweet, all at the same time. They are truly wonderful and will transform your dish! As one of the milder Mexican chillies, they can generally be used in any dish which needs chilli flavour but not too much heat. They work particularly well in tomato salsas, where they give balance and depth.
Guajillos, due to their leathery texture after drying, need to be rehydrated in warm water before use. An interesting variation here is to toast them in a dry frying pan before soaking, which intensifies the smoky character of the chilli. Once rehydrated, remove the seeds and then either puree or chop before adding to your dish. If you are making salsa, retain the soaking liquid and mix a little of it with the pureed chilli for extra fllavour.
Heat level – 3
Bring the world to dinner!
Bringing the world to dinner is what Spice Mountain is all about, and this page makes it so easy for you to follow our philosophy. It’s basically a Spice Mountain Atlas, where you can search for your spices and also recipes by country or region. Simply click on the country/region icon, for example ‘India’, and you’ll land on a page featuring all the spices and blends you’ll need to make your favourite curry. It’s a great way to explore Spice Mountain’s truly global range – just pick your destination to discover the spices and ingredients which give a country’s cuisine its unique flavour, and then bring the world to dinner!
