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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A guajillo chili or guajillo chile (chile guajillo in Spanish) is a variety of chile pepper of the species Capsicum annuum which is widely used in the cuisine of Mexico. They are sometimes used to make the salsa for tamales; the dried fruits are seeded, soaked, pulverized to a thin paste, then cooked with salt and several other ingredients to produce a thick, red, flavorful sauce. Guajillo chilies may be used in pastes, butters, or rubs to flavor all kinds of meats, especially chicken. Alternatively, they can be added to salsas to create a sweet side dish with a surprisingly hot finish.

How to use Guajillo Chile Powder?
Before use, Guajillo chile peppers are seeded. They are then soaked and then pulverized to make them into a thin paste. From there, they are cooked with other ingredients to create a sauce. The peppers can also be used in pastes, rubs and butters when being used to flavor meats.
How hot/spicy are Guajillo Chiles?
Medium to mild heat - Guajillo's heat (rating 2,500 to 5,000 on the Scoville scale) is considered mild to medium.