guajillo

American  

[gwuh-hee-yoh] / gwəˈhi yoʊ /

noun

plural

guajillos

1. Mexican Cooking. a dried mirasol chili pepper.

2. 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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Example Sentences

Organic strawberries from Harry’s Berries are given a light dusting of California-grown guajillo chile, a squeeze of Key lime and a sprinkle of Big Sur sea salt before being slowly dehydrated.

From Los Angeles Times

The dried arbol, chipotle and guajillo chiles turn chewy with a gentle, slow burn while the almonds, sesame seeds and pepitas offer a nice crunch.

From Los Angeles Times

The poultry fillings, coated in cheddar and queso asadero, are served in a corn tortilla that’s been fried in an oil infused with guajillo peppers, anise star and fall spices.

From Seattle Times

The store supplied the guajillo and ancho chiles Garcia’s mother uses to make her salsa.

From Los Angeles Times

There’s also the sequence when he and his family try every chile combo — poblano, pasilla, serrano, guajillo and habanero included — until they find the right formula, often hovering around their youngest kid as he samples a chip and gives them the green light.

From Washington Times