GUAJILLO CHILE

A DRIED CHILE USED IN MANY BASIC SAUCES IN SOUTHEAST MEXICO

FEATURES

• COLOR AND SKIN
  
  • DARK RED TO BROWN
  • THE SKIN IS A VERY TOUGH, SMOOTH, AND SHINY ONE

• SHAPE AND SIZE
  
  • LONG AND NARROW
  • 4" LONG BY 1" WIDE

• HEAT AND FLAVOR
  
  • VERY HOT AND FLAVORFUL

• USES
  
  • FOUND AS AN INGREDIENT IN RABBIT RECIPES AND CHILAQUILES AMONG OTHER CLASSIC MEXICAN DISHES.

• OTHERS
  
  • BECAUSE THE SKIN IS SO TOUGH EXTRA LONG SOAKING IN WATER IS CALLED FOR BEFORE THIS CHILE CAN BE USED.