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Chilli de Arbol
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Chilli de Arbol

Chile de arbol is a thin, fiery dried chilli with smoky notes and a vivid red colour. It is used in molcajete salsas, chilli-infused oils, and to season arrachera and basket tacos. It is dry-toasted before rehydrating to intensify its flavour. Its capsaicin content is high, leaving a lasting heat.

Estimated retail price

~£3.99 / 50g

Typical price at UK Mexican grocers

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How it's used in Mexican cooking

Chilli de Arbol, part of the chillies section of the Mexican pantry, appears in more than 20 recipes in our collection, including Red Pozole, Red Menudo and Birria Tacos (Quesabirria). 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 Chilli de Arbol

Red PozoleSopas Y Caldos

Red Pozole

Red MenudoSopas Y Caldos

Red Menudo

Birria Tacos (Quesabirria)Tacos

Birria Tacos (Quesabirria)

Divorced EnchiladasEnchiladas

Divorced Enchiladas

Red MoleMoles

Red Mole

Red SalsaSauces

Red Salsa

Salsa MachaSauces

Salsa Macha

Red AguachileSeafood

Red Aguachile

Devilled PrawnsSeafood

Devilled Prawns

EnfrijoladasBreakfast

Enfrijoladas

Drowned Sandwiches (Tortas Ahogadas)Street Food

Drowned Sandwiches (Tortas Ahogadas)

Taqueria-Style Red SalsaSauces

Taqueria-Style Red Salsa

Zacahuil (Giant Huastecan Tamal)Tamales

Zacahuil (Giant Huastecan Tamal)

Chapulines (Toasted Grasshoppers)Street Food

Chapulines (Toasted Grasshoppers)

Mole de Caderas (Seasonal Goat Hip Mole)Moles

Mole de Caderas (Seasonal Goat Hip Mole)

Guacamayas (Pork Crackling Rolls)Street Food

Guacamayas (Pork Crackling Rolls)

Ostiones a la Diabla (Devil-Style Oysters)Seafood

Ostiones a la Diabla (Devil-Style Oysters)

Devilishly Spicy ClamsStews

Devilishly Spicy Clams

Caldo de Oso (Hangover Seafood Broth)Sopas Y Caldos

Caldo de Oso (Hangover Seafood Broth)

PellizcadasStreet Food

Pellizcadas

Frequently asked questions

How many recipes use Chilli de Arbol?

Chilli de Arbol is used in more than 20 recipes in our collection, such as Red Pozole and Red Menudo. The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.

Where can I buy Chilli de Arbol in the UK?

You can buy Chilli de Arbol online via the Amazon link on this page, or look for it at Latin American grocers in the UK.

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