Dried Whole Guajillo Chilli Peppers - 100g

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No, they’re not. Although they’re considered medium heat peppers on the Scoville scale (with 2,500-5,000 units), once they’re blended and added to salsas, marinades, or rubs, their heat is a lot milder. If you’re planning on making a spicy guajillo salsa, you’ll need to add arbol chile, habaneros, or any much spicier chiles. The pods at maturity average between 4 and 6 inches long. The plant itself grows to about 2 to 3 feet tall and 1 foot wide. Chili Guajillo Scoville Dried chiles collect dust and perfect place for bugs to hide. That’s why you must throw out the water and use fresh water to make the sauce. The three mirasol chiles (chile puya, chile guajillo, and chile cascabel) are similar, but there are some key differences.

Start the peppers from seed indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost. Plant the seeds in a sterile growing medium about 1/4 inch deep.In terms of spiciness, guajillo is the spicier of the two scoring 2,500 to 5,000 Scoville units compared to a 1,000 to 1,500 score for anchos.

Guajillo peppers are versatile and can be used in various culinary applications. They’re great for grinding into powders, rehydrating whole for sauces, or frying or steeping for broths and stews. Start your mirasol chili seeds indoors about a quarter inch deep in warm soil. Allow the seedlings to sprout, and transfer the pepper plants outdoors when the weather is warmer. These peppers, and peppers in general, grow best in fertile soil that is well drained. The pods grow upright, hence the name "Mirasol", which means "facing the sun" or "looking at the sun". Add an Acid. Consider adding vinegar, lemon juice, lime juice, or a combination of any of these ingredients. Guajillo sauce is very tasty with a nice pop of tang and citrus. The acid can also help to preserve the sauce so you can keep it longer in the refrigerator.

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