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Dried Guajillo Chile Pepper – Bulk Sizes – Guajillo Chiles Seco – Salsa & Sauces

From Mexico. Unlike original, milder guajillo chiles, these peppers were allowed to mature longer before being dried, increasing their heat. They excel in fruity, sweet heat reminiscent of berry and pine. It’s a spicy chile that’s great in pastes, butters, or rubs to flavor chicken and other meats. Try adding them to your favorite salsa recipe to create an amazing taste sensation for your tongue. These guajillo chile peppers are a versatile option to keep on hand in your kitchen. Use them to add sweet, tangy flavor and mild heat to a wide variety of dishes! The dried chiles can be ground into a fine powder to create flavorful house-made chili powder – combine them with other varieties dried chiles to customize the flavor. Guajillo chiles are most often reconstituted in boiling water and ground into a paste used to flavor salsa, mole, and marinade. Try toasting the peppers before you rehydrate them to intensify their remarkable flavor! Create your own house-made version of this delicious pepper paste to impress your guests! No matter how you choose to use them, these guajillo chile peppers will infuse your signature dishes with delicious flavor. Store them in a dry, dark area to preserve their quality.

Pasilla Pepper -Dried Chile- Pasilla Negro – All Sizes – Varios Tamaños

Pronounced “pah-SEE-yah” the word Pasilla is derived from the word “Pasa” which translates to “little black raisin”. Pasilla Peppers are indigenous to Central Mexico and are a member of the chili species Capsicum annuum. Like many chillis these are known as one thing when dried and are called something else when fresh. When dried it is called pasilla negro, chile negro, chile pasilla and chile pasilla de Mexico.The Pasilla Pepper is the dried version of the Chilaca Chiles which are dark green chiles that feature a similar heat profile to the more popular Poblano pepper. The fresh chilaca is narrow and grows up to 10” long and usually has a twisted shape, which is not as pronounced when dried. The chilaca, when fresh, is also known as pasilla bajio, chile negro or “Mexican negro” because, it changes from dark green to a dark brown as it matures.This chili pepper is a flavorful ingredient when used in your favorite Mexican recipes such as tacos, enchiladas, burritos, quesadillas and tostadas but they also work well in cream sauce dishes (especially for fish) and we also like to be a bit adventurous and use them in meat loaf, beef stew or corn chowder.We recommend to wash before consuming.

Organic Ceylon Whole Cloves – Bulk Cloves – Sri Lanka – Sun Dried Cloves

Cloves are the aromatic flower buds of a tree in the family Myrtaceae, Syzygium aromaticum. They are native to the Maluku Islands in Indonesia, and are commonly used as a spice. Cloves are commercially harvested primarily in Bangladesh, Indonesia, India, Madagascar, Zanzibar, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Tanzania. Cloves are available throughout the year.Uses:In Mexican cuisine, cloves are best known as clavos de olor, and often accompany cumin and cinnamon. They are also used in Peruvian cuisine, in a wide variety of dishes as carapulcra and arroz con leche.Traditional Medical Uses:Cloves are used in Indian Ayurvedic medicine, Chinese medicine, and western herbalism and dentistry where the essential oil is used as an anodyne (painkiller) for dental emergencies. Cloves are used as a carminative, to increase hydrochloric acid in the stomach and to improve peristalsis. Cloves are also said to be a natural anthelmintic. The essential oil is used in aromatherapy when stimulation and warming are needed, especially for digestive problems. Topical application over the stomach or abdomen are said to warm the digestive tract. Applied to a cavity in a decayed tooth, it also relieves toothache.