Toast
Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Toast chiles 10–15 seconds per side until fragrant — do not burn.
Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Toast chiles 10–15 seconds per side until fragrant — do not burn.
Cover with hot water for 15–20 minutes. Remove stems and seeds if you want milder heat, then drain & reserve soaking liquid.
Blend into sauces, salsas or moles. Add to stews and braises for deep, layered flavor.
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Rico Rico – 100% Natural | Gourmet-Grade | Mild to Hot Finish
Rico Rico’s Guajillo Dried Chiles are a bold, flavorful ingredient essential to traditional Mexican cooking. Known for their deep red color and smooth, leathery skin, Guajillo peppers offer a slightly sweet, fruity flavor with a medium to high heat kick — making them ideal for a variety of sauces, salsas, and rubs.
These dried Mexican peppers are a popular choice in dishes like tamales, mole, tacos al pastor, and chiles en nogada. They can be used whole, rehydrated and blended into paste, or ground into spice rubs. Stored in a cool, dry place, they can last up to a year.
Q: How do I use dried Guajillo chiles?
A: Remove seeds, toast lightly (optional), soak in hot water, and blend into a paste. Perfect for sauces, marinades, and spice rubs.
Q: How spicy are Guajillo chiles?
A: Heat level ranges from 500 to 5,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU) — milder than arbol but hotter than ancho.
Q: How long do dried chiles last?
A: When stored in an airtight container or freezer bag, they can last up to 12 months.
Dried Guajillo Chiles – 100% Pure, No Additives