Guajillo chili
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| Guajillo chili | |
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 Several dried guajillo chiles | |
| Heat |  Medium |
A guajillo chile or guajillo chile (chile guajillo in Spanish) is a variety of chile pepper of the species Capsicum annuumand which is widely used in the cuisine of Mexico. f heat (rating 2,500 to 5,000 on the Scoville scale). They are sometimes used to make the salsa for tamales; the dried fruits are seeded, soaked, pulverized to a thin paste, then cooked with salt and several other ingredients to produce a thick, red, flavorful sauce.
Guajillo chilies may be used in pastes, butters, or rubs to flavor all kinds of meats, especially chicken. Alternatively, they can be added to salsas to create a sweet side dish with a surprisingly hot finish.
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