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Seasons/Availability
Dried Guajillo chiles are available year round.
Current Facts
Related to the pulla chile, Guajillos are one of the most common cultivars grown in Mexico today.
Description/Taste
Four to six inches long, Guajillos is the dried version of the Chilaca. They have thin flesh and a shiny, deep reddish brown color. Guajillos have a sweet heat, and are tannic with a hint of pine, the Guajillo, pronounced gwah-HEE-yoh, means "little gourd" for the rattling sound the seeds make in the dried pods. Scoville units: 5 (2500-5000)
Nutritional Value
Dried Guajillos contain vitamin A, C, the B vitamins and significant amounts of iron, thiamine, niacin, magnesium and riboflavin. Chiles are cholesterol-free, saturated fat-free, low calorie, low sodium, and high in fiber.
Applications
Giving a yellowish color to foods, it is used in sauces, seasonings, and for color. To prepare, devein, seed, soak--covered--in hot water for about one hour. Mix well in a blender with soaking water.
Geography/History
Popular in Mexican cuisine, this chile is primarily grown in central and northern Mexico. The states of Durango, Aguascalientes and San Luis Potosi are major producers. Because of their tingle and bite, Guajillo chilies are sometimes called "travieso," meaning mischievous.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Baja Betty's | San Diego CA | 619-269-8510 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-436-5236 |
| Wine Vault & Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-295-3939 |
| Barbarella | San Diego CA | 858-454-7373 |
| Plan Cha | La Mesa CA | 619-213-4277 |
| Miguel's Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Martini Media | San Diego CA | 619-723-9203 |
| Currant | San Diego CA | 619-702-6309 |
| Herringbone | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0221 |
| Prado at Balboa Park Banquets | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
| Nine - Ten | San Diego CA | 858-964-5400 |
| Bread & Cie Café | San Diego CA | 619-683-9322 |
| Hotel Palomar-Salt Box | San Diego CA | 619-515-4062 |
| Table 926 | San Diego CA | 858-539-0926 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 800 843 4661 |
| Claire's on Cedros | Solana Beach CA | 858-259-8597 |
| Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
| Miguel's Cocina Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-759-1843 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| Prado at Balboa Park Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Casino Pauma | PAUMA VALLEY CA | 760-891-7961 |
| Neighborhood Burger Wine and Beer | San Diego CA | 619-446-0002 |
| Blind Lady | San Diego CA | 619-255-2491 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Searsucker | San Diego CA | 619-233-7327 |
| Pacific Beach Ale House | San Diego CA | 858-581-2337 |
| Miguel's Cocina Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2401 |
| Mitch's Seafood | San Diego CA | (619) 222-8787 |
| Tractor Room | San Diego CA | 619-543-1007 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Marriott Marquis & Marina San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-234-1500 x6113 |
| Marine Room | San Diego CA | 858-551-4676 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 ex 4 |
| Spike Africa's Fresh Fish Bar & Grill | San Diego CA | 858-401-0608 |
| Hash House A Go Go | San Diego CA | 619-298-4646 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Prado at Balboa Park Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Dried Guajillo Chile Peppers. One
is easiest, three is harder.
