Guajillo Chile Pepper

Guajillo Whole Chile Pepper

Guajillo chile peppers are very common to Mexican cooking. To quote our local chile expert, Rick Bayless, "These are workhorse chiles with a lot of dazzle."

Along with anchos, they're the most commonly used chiles in Mexico (and in my kitchen). What the anchos are to 'deep' and 'rich', guajillos are to 'spicy' and 'dynamic'... a puree of toasted, rehydrated guajillo sings with a chorus of bright flavors that combine spiciness, tanginess (like cranberry), a slight smokiness and the warm flavor of a ripe, juicy, sweet tomato; the flavors go on and on.

Please note: because these are dried in the field, you do need to wash them well before using them.

Cuisines and Categories

• Chiles, Mexican