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Guajillo Chiles - Topics Index |
Guajillo Chili
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Varieties |
Recipes |
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Guajillo chilies
[gwah-HEE-yoh]
are thick, leathery dark reddish brown chiles that contain mild to
moderate amounts of heat. The guajillo is one of the most commonly
grown chiles in Mexico. This chile requires a longer soaking period than
most due to its leathery skin.
Uses and Product Types
The guajillo benefits from
toasting on a comal or other hot pan prior to use. Use this chile in salsas, sauces, soups and stews.
Guajillo chiles are also used to make Harissa, a hot chile paste mixture
used in Tunisian cooking.
Heat
Scale
The guajillo is considered a moderately hot chile or a 2 - 4 on a scale of 1
to 10 (10 being the hottest).
How to Buy
Guajillo are available
most commonly dried whole,
then powdered and sometimes
paste. Beware of paste products. Read the label. Many contain extensive
amounts of preservatives, artificial colorings and ingredients and the
flavor is dreadful. Make your own paste (see recipes). See the where to buy section for
purchasing information.
Guajillo Powder
A few spice companies offer a
guajillo powder. This is simply the dried
whole chili, ground up into a fine powder. Use
in recipes that call for guajillos and you don't want to take the time
to use dried whole chiles.
Guajillo Chiles, Whole
Dried
The most commonly sold form of this chile is whole, dried. The chile can
be toasted then ground, or hydrated and made it a sauce or paste.
Guajillo
Chili Paste
(Puree)
We
have not found a guajillo paste that this worth buying. We suggest you
make your own. The paste is not hard to make and stores well,
refrigerated. See recipe
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Where to Buy
GourmetSleuth
- we sell whole, dried
guajillo chiles.
Chiliplants.com - Want
to grow your own guajillo plants? The best source on the web for plant seedlings.
Other
References
Complete
List Of Guajillo Recipes - GourmetSleuthOver
30 recipes using the Guajillo.
Chili Heat
Scale - GourmetSleuth, list of chili peppers, including photographs, and
their relative and Scovile heat rating.
How To
Roast Chili Peppers - GourmetSleuth, simple instructions for roasting chilies
or tomatillos.
Mortar
and Pestle (Molcajete) - GourmetSleuth, read about the history of the
Molcajete as well as other classic mortar and pestle tools.
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Stove-top dry roasting grill for chiles, tomatoes. Available
at Gourmetsleuth.
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Charro Beans with Chorizo, Epazote and Guajillo
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Guajillo
Paste (Simple)
12 guajillo chiles (or more)
Toast chiles on a hot comal or cast iron pan for just a minute or 2 on each
side, do not allow to burn. Alow to cool.
Split the chilies and remove the seeds. Soak in hot water for 10
minutes. Remove from the water and puree into a smooth paste.
Stores well in a tightly sealed jar, refrigerated for several months.
Guajillo Butter
Ingredients:
1/2 white onion, chopped
1/2 red onion, chopped
4 guajillo chiles
1 chipotle chile
1/8 cup chopped garlic
2 bay leaves
6 black peppercorns
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 cup lime juice
2 cups heavy cream
1 1/2 lb. butter, softened
salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Saute onion, chiles, garlic, bay leaves, and peppercorns in olive oil until
dark brown. Add wine and lime juice and reduce until almost dry. Add cream
and then reduce by half. Slowly incorporate butter, whipping continuously.
Season with salt and pepper.
Yields approximately 2 pounds.
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