Guajillo chili | crushed | 1-3 mm | dark red | Scoville Units: 1.000-8.000

The chili variety Mirasol of the genus Capsicum annuum, which originates from the Mexican state of Zacatecas, is one of the most popular and most widely used chilli varieties in Mexican cuisine. The name Mirasol means in Spanish ¨zur sun schauend¨, which describes the form in which these chillies grow in the plant. When dried, the chilli is called guajillo and can be translated as ¨große Schote¨, which does justice to the up to 15 cm large fruits. In the meantime, this chili variety is cultivated not only in Mexico, but also in the south of the USA, as well as in Peru and Chile. The ripe fruits are deep red in colour and have a strong berry aroma with a hint of pine, fir and green tea. The very mildly hot Guajillo Chili is versatile and fits perfectly to meat dishes of all kinds as well as light poultry. Sauces, salsas, dips and marinades give this delicious chili variety a very special touch.