Complex · Deep · Mild
Mole poblano
A rich, complex Mexican sauce. Ancho brings sweetness and body, pasilla adds depth and dried-fruit notes, while guajillo contributes colour and a delicately fruity character.
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Mexican Dried Chilli Guide
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Rich · Spiced · Comforting
Birria
A deep, aromatic stew: guajillo for colour and fruitiness, ancho for a rounded base and árbol chilli to adjust the heat.
Smoky · Fruity · Balanced
Tacos al pastor
Guajillo gives the marinade its characteristic red colour and fruity notes; ancho adds body, gentle sweetness and depth.
Red · Smooth · Aromatic
Red enchiladas
Guajillo and ancho create a balanced red sauce; a little árbol raises the heat without overwhelming its flavour.
Traditional · Warming · Fruity
Red pozole
Guajillo builds the broth’s colour and aroma, while ancho contributes smoothness and a gently sweet depth.
Smoky · Deep · Versatile
Mexican adobo
Guajillo and ancho form a balanced base; morita introduces a characteristic smoky note and medium heat.
Hot · Toasted · Direct
Árbol chilli salsa
Árbol delivers clean, lingering heat; guajillo can soften it while adding colour and fruitiness.
Rich · Toasted · Hot
Salsa macha
Árbol provides intensity while morita adds smoky, sweet notes to this toasted-chilli oil salsa.
Smoky · Rounded · Medium
Chipotle salsa
Chipotle and morita create the smoky character; ancho rounds the salsa with body and gentle sweetness.
Very hot · Floral · Citrusy
Yucatán habanero salsa
Habanero combines exceptional heat with the fruity, floral and citrus notes associated with Yucatecan salsas.
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Habanero Chili Pepper 100g Bag | Pimiento Seco Habanero 100g
Dhs. 40.30
Arbol Chili Pepper Dried 100g Bag | Pimiento seco Arbol 100g
Dhs. 28.35
Morita Chili Pepper Dried 100g Bag | Pimiento Seco Morita 100g
Dhs. 17.00
Guajillo Chili Pepper Dry 100g | Pimiento seco Guajillo 100g
Dhs. 22.65
Pasilla Chili Pepper Dried 100g Bag | Pimiento Seco Pasilla 100g
Dhs. 23.65
Ancho Chili Pepper Dry 150g | Pimiento Seco Ancho 150g
Dhs. 28.35
Chipotle Chili Pepper Dried 100g Bag
Dhs. 28.35
California Chili Pepper Dry 100 g Bag | Pimiento Seco California 100g
Dhs. 17.50
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Recommended Mexican sauces
Suggestions available from La despensa that pair with the selected dish.
Hot Chili Green Habanero Sauce El Yucateco 120ml Glass Jar
Dhs. 24.50
Hot Sauce Habanero and Chiltepin El Yucateco 120ml Glass Jar | Salsa Picante Habanero y Chiltepin El Yucateco 120ml
Dhs. 23.90
Chamoy Flavor Sauce El Chilerito
Dhs. 15.75