Piquín Chilli
Piquín chilli is a tiny wild chilli with extreme heat and bright citrusy, smoky notes. It is used dried and ground to season fruit with chamoy, in molcajete salsas, and in spicy agua fresca. One of the oldest chillies in Mexico, it grows wild in the northern states and adds fiery depth to any dish.
Estimated retail price
~£5.99 / 30g
Typical price at UK Mexican grocers
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How it's used in Mexican cooking
Piquín Chilli, part of the chillies section of the Mexican pantry, appears in more than 20 recipes in our collection, including Esquites (Mexican Corn Salad), Red Aguachile and Cucumber and Lime Agua Fresca. 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 Piquín Chilli
Street FoodEsquites (Mexican Corn Salad)
SeafoodRed Aguachile
DrinksCucumber and Lime Agua Fresca
Sopas Y CaldosMenudo Blanco (White Tripe Soup)
DessertsJícama Candy with Lime and Chilli
Sopas Y CaldosLamb Tripe Soup (Menudo de Borrego)
DrinksChamoyada (Mango Chamoy Frozen Drink)
TacosTacos de Chapulines (Oaxacan Grasshopper Tacos)
DessertsTequila Ice Cream with Lime and Chilli
DessertsMango Chilli Ice Cream (Helado de Mango con Chile)
Street FoodGrasshopper Tacos with Guacamole (Chapulines)
DessertsTamarind and Chilli Ice Lollies (Mexican Paletas)
SeafoodCrispy Prawn Tacos Sinaloa-Style
Street FoodChicharrones Preparados
Street FoodMexican Street Fruit with Chilli
Street FoodGazpacho Moreliano
Street FoodDuros de Harina
DessertsTamarind Sweets
DrinksFresh Coconut Water (Agua de Coco Natural)
Sopas Y CaldosGreen Menudo (Menudo Verde)
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes use Piquín Chilli?
Piquín Chilli is used in more than 20 recipes in our collection, such as Esquites (Mexican Corn Salad) and Red Aguachile. The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.
Where can I buy Piquín Chilli in the UK?
You can buy Piquín Chilli online via the Amazon link on this page, or look for it at Latin American grocers in the UK.
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