Chichilo chili
Chichilo chili is a distinctive ingredient in Mexican cuisine, known for its deep and smoky flavour. It is primarily used in sauces and stews, adding a special touch to regional dishes. Its use is common in the preparation of chichilo mole.
Estimated retail price
~£6.99 / 50g
Typical price at UK Mexican grocers
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How it's used in Mexican cooking
Chichilo chili, part of the dried chillies section of the Mexican pantry, appears in 1 recipe in our collection, including Chicken in Chichilo Mole (Pollo en Chichilo). Each recipe shows step by step how it is added, in what quantity and which other ingredients it is paired with — the most reliable guide to how it is actually used in Mexican cooking.
Recipes with Chichilo chili
Storage and substitutes
How to store it
Keep dried chillies in an airtight jar in a cool, dry, dark place — they hold their aroma and flexibility for months. If they have gone brittle, toast them briefly in a dry pan before soaking them in hot water to revive their flavour.
Substitutes
If you can't find a specific variety, another dried chilli with a similar profile works if you adjust the quantity: ancho, mulato and pasilla share sweet, fruity notes with mild heat, while árbol and morita are noticeably hotter. Guajillo is one of the most versatile bases for salsas and adobos.
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes use Chichilo chili?
Chichilo chili is used in 1 recipe in our collection, such as Chicken in Chichilo Mole (Pollo en Chichilo). The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.
Where can I buy Chichilo chili in the UK?
You can buy Chichilo chili online via the Amazon link on this page, or look for it at Latin American grocers in the UK.
How should Chichilo chili be stored?
Keep dried chillies in an airtight jar in a cool, dry, dark place — they hold their aroma and flexibility for months. If they have gone brittle, toast them briefly in a dry pan before soaking them in hot water to revive their flavour.
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