guajillo
Americannoun
plural
guajillos-
Mexican Cooking. a dried mirasol chili pepper.
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any of various shrubs of the southwestern United States, especially the fernlike Senegalia berlandieri or the thorny Acacia berlandieri, both important honey plants.
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The store supplied the guajillo and ancho chiles Garcia’s mother uses to make her salsa.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2024
Luxury farming: At the Flamingo Estate, you can find some highly sought-after botanical goods — including a 6.5-ounce jar of dried strawberries dusted with guajillo chile and lime that costs $80.
From New York Times • May 23, 2023
Soak the ancho and guajillo peppers in just enough water to cover for 25-30 minutes, or until soft.
From Salon • Feb. 3, 2023
Their camarones a la diabla entree has a nutty spice and includes a guajillo puree and chile de árbol, a small but potent Mexican chili pepper.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 26, 2022
Besides, the imported chiles and guajillo were expensive, and already we were living on so little.
From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez
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