MExican

Chile Guajillo

Chile Guajillo

What is chile guajillo and how do you rehydrate it? Learn everything about this popular Mexican dried chile.

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• chile guajillo or guajillo pepper • water

what you need

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Prepare The Chile

Wipe the chile pods clean then cut off the stem and cut open to remove all the seeds.

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Dry Roast Chiles

Dry roast the seeded chile pods on a hot pan or comal for 2 minutes then flip for 1 more minute.

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Simmer

Place in a pot and cover with enough water. Bring to a gentle boil and simmer for 10 minutes or until soft and flexible. 

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Make Salsa

You can simmer the guajillo chiles with other ingredients to make salsas like enchilada sauce.

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Ready to use in your favorite Mexican dishes! 

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How to Use Guajillo Chile

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