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Chilis Guajillo

Capsicum annuum Allergen-Free
Chilis Guajillo

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Solanaceae
  • Primary Cuisine Mexican
  • Seasonality Year-Round (dried)
  • Source Chili Pepper

¿Qué es Chilis Guajillo?

A dried Mexican chili pepper known for its mild-to-medium heat, fruity, tangy flavor, and characteristic reddish-brown hue.

¿A qué sabe Chilis Guajillo?

Chilis Guajillo tiene un sabor fruity, tangy, sweet, mild heat (earthy) con aromas earthy, fruity, smoky.

Taste
Fruity, Tangy, Sweet, Mild Heat (earthy)
Texture
Leathery (dried), Smooth (rehydrated)
Aroma
Earthy, Fruity, Smoky
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Información Nutricional

Per 5g (1 chili)
Calories324 kcal
Total Fat12.8 g
Saturated Fat2.2 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein12.3 g
Total Carbohydrate56.6 g
Dietary Fiber28.5 g
Total Sugars10.3 g
Calcium150 mg
Iron7.8 mg
Potassium1800 mg

El Secreto del Chef

Toasting dried guajillo chilis lightly in a dry pan before rehydrating them enhances their natural sweetness and deepens their complex, earthy flavor.

Sustitutos y Proporciones de Chilis Guajillo

El mejor sustituto para Chilis Guajillo es Ancho Chilis, usado en una proporción de 1:1. Similar mild heat and earthy, fruity notes, a bit sweeter.

Sustitutos para Chilis Guajillo con proporciones
Sustituto Proporción Mejor para
Ancho Chilis Mejor 1:1 Similar mild heat and earthy, fruity notes, a bit sweeter.
Pasilla Chilis 1:1 Darker, smokier flavor, slightly more heat.
Chili Powder Blend 1 tsp powder : 1 rehydrated chili (approx) Convenient pantry staple, but flavor will be less complex.
Dried New Mexico Chilis 1:1 Similar heat, slightly brighter, less pronounced fruitiness.

Cómo Elegir y Almacenar Chilis Guajillo

  1. Look for pliable, intact peppers with a deep color.
  2. Avoid brittle or discolored ones.

¿Con Qué Combina Bien Chilis Guajillo?

  • Pork
  • chicken
  • beef
  • beans
  • tomatoes
  • chocolate
  • corn.

Preguntas frecuentes

¿A qué sabe Chilis Guajillo?

Fruity, Tangy, Sweet, Mild Heat (earthy) Earthy, Fruity, Smoky

¿Cuál es un buen sustituto para Chilis Guajillo?

El mejor sustituto es Ancho Chilis (1:1). Similar mild heat and earthy, fruity notes, a bit sweeter.

¿Cómo eliges y almacenas Chilis Guajillo?

Look for pliable, intact peppers with a deep color. Avoid brittle or discolored ones.

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