Chilli Guajillo Whole – 22g

Flavour Notes:

Guajillo Chillies are the dried version of the Mirasol Chilli that is widely used in Mexican Cuisine. Relatively mild in heat compared to other Mexican chillies, Guajillo Chillies add a lightly fruity, smoky flavour that’s used to add warmth and season sauces, salsas, slow-cooks and marinades. A large chilli (about 3-6 inches in length), Guajillo Peppers are harvested when ripe and dried until they turn a deep reddish-brown colour. Guajillo Pepper can be used whole and removed before serving or ground to impart flavour throughout. Whether using whole or ground, it’s a good idea to re-hydrate your peppers in boiling water for 20 minutes before use for optimum flavour.

Culinary Notes:

Guajillo Chillies are a common ingredient found in a variety of Mexican dishes, adding a rich, slightly sweet, smoky flavour that adds a complexity and depth that’s second to none. Rehydrated in boiling water before use, Guajillo Peppers can then be used in all your favourite Mexican recipes such as salsas, enchiladas, tacos al pastor – a classic street food made with marinated pork, burritos and famously, carne asada – a renowned Mexican dish of chargrilled beef. The mild heat and rich flavour of the Guajillo Pepper makes it as versatile as it is flavourful and will bring the taste of Mexico to your kitchen in a flash.

Health Benefits:

All chillies, including Guajillo Chillies, contain capsaicin, a compound known to have many health benefits including boosting the immune system, reducing inflammation and invigorating the metabolism to help aid in weight loss. It also is known to help with arthritis, cardiovascular disease, gastric ulcers, vascular headaches, infections and respiratory conditions like bronchitis and the common cough.

Ingredients:

100% dried Whole Guajillo Chillies

Country of Origin:

Mexico

Other Names or Spelling:

Aji, Red Pepper, guajillo chilli, chile guajillo