Dried Whole Guajillo Chilli Peppers - 100g

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Break off a small piece from the chile and crush it in your hand, using gloves if it is a hotter chile. For even more ways to explore your favorite foods, check out other experiences happening on Cozymeal. Once they’re soft, they can be used in a variety of ways such as blending into Mexican sauces or chopping and frying up with your favourite vegetables.

Use boiling water or very hot water from the tap to cover the chili and let it soak for at least 20 minutes until soft. They are not quite as spicy as a jalapeno pepper, which has a Scoville heat rating of 2,500 to 10,000 SHU.

In Mexico, dried Guajillo chiles are often toasted in a dry, hot pan to release their sweet flavor and heat before adding other ingredients.

We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners. The right chile pepper can add a brilliant depth of flavor and spiciness to any dish you’re cooking.Guajillo chillies are used in marinades, salsas, pastes, butters and/or adobos (rubs) to flavor all kinds of meats. You are most likely here because you have heard about Guajillo chiles but are not sure if these are the right chiles for you. Guajillo peppers are dried mirasol chiles and are about four to six inches long with tough red skin. Soak in hot water for 30 minutes, puree and force through a sieve to make a paste to add to pasta sauce, pizza topping or your favourite Mexican dish. Open out flat and toast briefly in a dry pan on a medium heat until fragrant, then soak in just boiled water for 15 minutes.