Dried Guajillo Chili Peppers (Chile Guajillo Seco)

Dried Guajillo Chili Peppers (Chile Guajillo Seco) are a traditional Mexican Capsicum annuum chile and one of the most widely used dried chiles in Mexican cooking. They’re the dried form of the mirasol chile, with smooth, glossy, deep burgundy-red skin and a long, tapered shape.

🌶️ Flavor & Aroma

• Mild to medium heat
• Bright, slightly tangy flavor with fruity, berry-like sweetness
• Subtle notes of green tea, pine, and light smoke
• Clean, vibrant chile flavor that adds rich red color to dishes

🍲 Where You’ll Find It

• Birria, pozole rojo, and menudo
• Red enchilada sauce, tamales, and chilaquiles
• Adobos, marinades, and rubs for meats
• Often paired with ancho and pasilla chiles in sauces and moles
• Good for building color and body in a dish without overwhelming heat

🔥 How to Use It

• Toast lightly in a dry skillet until fragrant and pliable, taking care not to burn
• Soak in hot water for 15–20 minutes to soften
• Remove the stem and, if desired, the seeds and veins
• Blend into sauces, salsas, marinades, or soups, then strain for a silky texture (the skins are tough)
• Can also be crushed or ground for chile powders and seasoning blends

Sold whole by weight, per oz.
Allergen Information: may share equipment with peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, milk, soy, eggs, and sesame.