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guajillo

American  
[gwuh-hee-yoh] / gwəˈhi joʊ /

noun

  • guajillos
    plural
  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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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 ● Nov. 3, 2024

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 ● Feb. 28, 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

The sopes show up on a handsome black plate: faintly crisp rounds of masa spread with black beans and topped with springy shrimp, threads of guajillo chile, garlic slivers and fresh cilantro.

From Washington Post ● Mar. 24, 2023

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

Two kinds of chile peppers — guajillos and chiles de árbol — bring serious heat to this cranberry salsa that's a must-have addition to the Thanksgiving table.

From Salon ● May 4, 2022

“The anchos are far too small, the guajillos are far too big, and they don’t taste like they do in Mexico,” she says, slapping one of the specimens onto the counter.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2015

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