Güero Chile
Chiles$3.99 / lbApproximate price based on US supermarkets.
Güero chile is a pale yellow or light green fresh chile with moderate heat and a fruity flavor. It is used in chicken broths, in sauces for Swiss-style enchiladas, and as a blistered chile at northern Mexican taquerias. Its name means 'fair-haired' in reference to its pale color, similar to a banana pepper.
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How it's used in Mexican cooking
Güero Chile, 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 using güero chile
Veracruz-Style Fish
Mexican-Style Salt Cod
Pollo en Escabeche Oriental (Yucatecan Pickled Chicken)
Jaiba a la Frank (Tampico-Style Crab in Butter)
Lomitos de Valladolid (Yucatecan Pork Stew)
Stuffed Güero Chilli Peppers (Chiles Güeros Rellenos)
Veracruz-Style Fish Broth (Caldo de Pescado)
Tamales de Pejelagarto (Smoked Gar Fish Tamales)
Pámpano en Escabeche (Pompano in Pickled Onion Brine)
Panuchos Campechanos (Campeche-Style Fried Tortillas with Shark)
Mexican Christmas Salt Cod
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes use Güero Chile?
Güero Chile 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.
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