Also called mirasol, puya, catarino and cascabel, Guajillo Chilli, “Chile Guajillo” is a staple in Mexican cuisine.
Ingredients
Chilli de árbol
Chilli de árbol is small and thin. Normally used in Mexican cuisine to make table sauces, it is also added to soups.
Unrefined Whole Cane Sugar – Panela
Unrefined whole cane sugar was originally produced as an easier way to transport sugar, Panela is made out of the juice from sugar cane.
Vanilla
Vanilla comes from an orchid native to Mexico, Central and South America. It was originally cultivated on the east coast of Mexico. It then spread to the world following the Spanish conquest.
Cumin
This ancient spice originated in the Mediterranean and was brought to Latin America by the Spanish during the conquest.
Coriander
Popular in several cuisines around the world, coriander is an aromatic herb that adds a slightly citrusy layer of flavour to food.
Oregano
Oregano is a very popular herb used in Italian and Mediterranean cuisine, but it is also widely used in Mexican and South American cuisine.
Avocados
Avocados are a very nutritious fruit that comes from Mexico and Central America.
Plantains
Plantains are from the same family as bananas. Unlike bananas, plantains are used as vegetables and can’t be eaten raw. They grow in tropical climates, and are widely consumed in the Caribbean and some Latin American countries.
Achiote
Achiote is a seed that comes from a bush commonly found in Southern Mexico, Central and South America.