Description
Guajillo is Pronounced Gwah Hee Hah, it takes practice but well worth the effort for this wonderful Mexican Chilli
The only difference between Guajillo whole and Guajillo powder is ease of use and texture within your dish, for quick use I use powder, for weekend cooking sessions its whole pods, always ensure to get your chilli powder from reputable sources
A Guajillo pod weighs approx 4g making 1/2 teaspoon of powder about the same
Don’t let the name Guajillo warn you off though, as with all Mexican Chilli the Guajillo has been cultivated by generations of master famers
Guajillo chilli powder is Tannic and Spicy in flavour, goes great with all vegetables and meat dishes
Makes a great Guajillo dipping sauce as well and usually found in Mexico in many forms and meals
Becoming popular in the UK and EU and once tried you will want to stock always
Use Guajillo in Stews in the Winter and BBQ Sauces in the Summer, all year round supply for all year use
Low Heat around 7500 SHU
See our favourite Guajillo Recipes here
Packed in a Unit that handles Sesame Seeds, Mustard and Celery
Nutritional Information per 100g
Energy kcals 324
Energy kJ 1355
Protein 10.6g
Fat 5.8g
of which Saturates 0.8g
Carbohydrate 69.9g
of which Sugars 41.1g
Fibre 28.7g
Sodium 91mg
Guajillo Chilli Powder Quick Reference
- What is it? A powder made from dried Guajillo chillies, one of Mexicos most widely used dried chillies.
- Flavour Tannic and spicy, with a clean dried-chilli character rather than heavy sweetness.
- Heat level Low, around 7,500 SHU.
- Origin Mexico.
- Common uses Dipping sauces, stews, marinades, BBQ sauces, meat dishes, vegetable dishes and Mexican sauces.
- Pairs well with Garlic, cumin, oregano, tomato, beef, pork, beans and citrus.
- How to use About half a teaspoon replaces one average Guajillo pod. Use directly or hydrate into a sauce or marinade.
- Compare with Less berry-led than Puya and less sweet than Ancho; firmer and more tannic in flavour.
- Possible substitute Puya for a punchier berry note, or Ancho for a sweeter and softer result.
- Storage Keep sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to protect colour, aroma and flavour.
Good to know: The defining quality of this Guajillo is its tannic, spicy flavour, which remains clear even at low heat.
Customer Reviews
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Excellent for Mexican food
This spice is excellent for Mexican food adds a really lovely flavour i use it for enchiladas etc and this is the 2nd time ive had this so nice and not too much heat
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Great chilli powder
Super fresh and flavoursome
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Excellent customer service
Products arrived well packaged and promptly. Follow up queries were dealt with very quickly, thanks. Looking forward to trying out more products
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