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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