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Güero Chilli
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Güero Chilli

Güero chilli is a pale yellow or light green fresh chilli with moderate heat and a fruity flavour. It is used in chicken broths, in sauces for Swiss-style enchiladas, and as a blistered chilli at northern Mexican taquerias. Its name means 'fair-haired' in reference to its pale colour, similar to a banana pepper.

Estimated retail price

~£6.99 / 100g

Typical price at UK Mexican grocers

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How it's used in Mexican cooking

Güero Chilli, part of the chillies section of the Mexican pantry, appears in 11 recipes in our collection, including Veracruz-Style Fish, Mexican-Style Salt Cod and Pollo en Escabeche Oriental (Yucatecan Pickled Chicken). 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 Güero Chilli

Veracruz-Style FishSeafood

Veracruz-Style Fish

Mexican-Style Salt CodStews

Mexican-Style Salt Cod

Pollo en Escabeche Oriental (Yucatecan Pickled Chicken)Stews

Pollo en Escabeche Oriental (Yucatecan Pickled Chicken)

Jaiba a la Frank (Tampico-Style Crab in Butter)Seafood

Jaiba a la Frank (Tampico-Style Crab in Butter)

Lomitos de Valladolid (Yucatecan Pork Stew)Stews

Lomitos de Valladolid (Yucatecan Pork Stew)

Stuffed Güero Chilli Peppers (Chiles Güeros Rellenos)Stews

Stuffed Güero Chilli Peppers (Chiles Güeros Rellenos)

Veracruz-Style Fish Broth (Caldo de Pescado)Sopas Y Caldos

Veracruz-Style Fish Broth (Caldo de Pescado)

Tamales de Pejelagarto (Smoked Gar Fish Tamales)Tamales

Tamales de Pejelagarto (Smoked Gar Fish Tamales)

Pámpano en Escabeche (Pompano in Pickled Onion Brine)Seafood

Pámpano en Escabeche (Pompano in Pickled Onion Brine)

Panuchos Campechanos (Campeche-Style Fried Tortillas with Shark)Street Food

Panuchos Campechanos (Campeche-Style Fried Tortillas with Shark)

Mexican Christmas Salt CodNavidad

Mexican Christmas Salt Cod

Frequently asked questions

How many recipes use Güero Chilli?

Güero Chilli is used in 11 recipes in our collection, such as Veracruz-Style Fish and Mexican-Style Salt Cod. The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.

Where can I buy Güero Chilli in the UK?

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

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