Dried guajillo chiles
Mild-to-medium dried Mexican chiles with a tangy, slightly sweet, berry-like flavor. Toast briefly in a dry pan then soak in hot water to soften before blending into sauces and salsas.
Used for
- mole
- salsas
- adobo
- braises
In the kitchen
- Toast in a dry pan.
- Soak in hot water.
- Blend into a paste.
Picking it at the store
- Should be pliable, not brittle. Brittle, dusty-looking chiles are stale and taste flat.
- Remove seeds and stems before soaking for a smoother, less bitter sauce.
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