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Dried Whole Guajillo Chilli Peppers - 100g

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Guajillo peppers are at least 5 times hotter than ancho peppers according to the Scoville scale. Ancho only has 500 units and is in the mild heat section, whereas guajillo has at least 2,500 units and is in the upper-medium heat section right up there with mild jalapeños and dried pasilla chile. These are some chiles and combinations of them you can use to substitute guajillo peppers in a recipe: Its Spanish name may mean “little raisin”, but the pasilla pepper (the dried version of the chilaca pepper) is far from tiny, both in size and popularity. It’s long — sometimes up to half a foot or more in length — with a very eatable low-medium heat (1,000 to 2,500 Scoville heat units.) And the flavor is especially complex: earthy and sweet with hints of cocoa and berry underneath. The pasilla is part of the “Holy Trinity” of Mexican dried chilies that are so important to mole sauces, along with spicing up all sorts of authentic Mexican cuisine. Table of Contents

Chile de Arbols have significant heat compared to the Guajillos so this is a common combo you'll see. Scoville Rating:This wildly hot little pepper (averaging 2-3 inches in length) has a Scoville rating of 450,000-900,000 SHU, depending on the growing conditions. 9. Trinidad Red Scorpion Pepper ( Capsicum chinense‘Trinidad Red Scorpion’)For Serving. Crumbly white cheese, fresh herbs, spicy chili flakes – Rice and/or warmed tortillas, if desired Guajillo peppers are fresh mirasol chiles that have been dried. Once dried, their name changes to ‘guajillo’, which is their most common form. They’re one of the most popular kinds of chile — being particularly important in northern Mexico, where salsa-based stews heavily rely on them for flavor. Guajillo (gwa-HEE-oh) peppers are one-third of the "holy trinity" of Mexican peppers. The other two, ancho and pasilla, carry more spice than the guajillo pepper. The guajillo is a dried version of the mirasol pepper and is typically a deep maroon or burgundy color. When shopping for guajillo peppers, you might also see guajillo peppers called chile guajillo.

In Mexican cuisine, you’ll often find guajillo peppers and ancho peppers combined in recipes to really give a full-bodied flavor to the recipe. And while both of these chiles are dried versions of different peppers, you’ll find that there are some key differences between these two types of peppers.Make the Red Chile Sauce. Transfer the peppers to a blender with oregano, cumin, a bit of salt and pepper, and 1 cup of the soaking water. Blend until nice and smooth. Place the guajillo peppers in a bowl and rinse them with cold water. Use your hands to move them around and even rub their skins. Do this to remove any dirt and debris they may have. Strain them and give them a final rinse. Guajillo peppers range in size, but they are typically around one inch wide and can be up to six inches long. The dried peppers will have a slightly leathery texture but should still be pliable.

Originating from the mountainous Mexican states of Hidalgo and Pueblo, the serrano pepper is a potent, flavorful hot pepper that shines in fresh, bright dishes. These spicy fruits are quite small, averaging 1-4 inches long and about 1/2 inch wide. People harvest these peppers at the green or red stage of their ripeness. Scoville Rating:The ‘Anaheim’ pepper is a mildly hot pepper with a Scoville heat rating, depending on the cultivar, between 500-2,500 Scoville heat units (SHU). 2. Guajillo Pepper ( Capsicum annuum‘Guajillo’) Dried New Mexico chile. Flavor-wise, they’re very similar to guajillo so substitute it in the same amount. Use the same method to clean, toast, and rehydrate them. It’s very fruity, smokey, and slightly spicy but not more than a guajillo so don’t worry about the heat.

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As mentioned, these chilies are part of the triumvirate of chilies that make authentic Mexican mole and enchilada sauces. Like ancho peppers, they can be rehydrated for used in sauces, stews, soups, salsas, hot sauces, pastes, and marinades. Plus, they are easily powdered for use as a spice for rubs. As a dried chili, it keeps for a long time – a year plus as long as the peppers are stored properly. While the jalapeno pepper originated in Mexico, it has since become a widely popular ingredient in a variety of cuisines around the world. In particular, these types of hot peppers are common in Mexican, Thai, and American Southwest dishes. Typically, jalapenos are harvested and consumed while they are still green. They are often considered moderately spicy. This variety ofC. annuumis small, averaging 2-3 inches long. Add an Acid. Consider adding vinegar, lemon juice, lime juice, or a combination of any of these ingredients. Guajillo sauce is very tasty with a nice pop of tang and citrus. The acid can also help to preserve the sauce so you can keep it longer in the refrigerator. Ancho peppers are much different in many ways from poblano peppers, even though they are made from them. Poblano peppers offer an earthy flavor, though they are quite vegetable when fresh, perfect for stuffing for recipes like chile rellenos, or for making classic dishes like rajas poblanas.

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