Piquín Chile
Chiles$4.99 / 4 ozApproximate price based on US supermarkets.
Piquín chile is a tiny wild chile 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 chiles in Mexico, it grows wild in the northern states and adds fiery depth to any dish.
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How it's used in Mexican cooking
Piquín Chile, part of the chillies section of the Mexican pantry, appears in 12 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 using piquín chile
Esquites (Mexican Corn Salad)
Red Aguachile
Cucumber and Lime Agua Fresca
Menudo Blanco (White Tripe Soup)
Jícama Candy with Lime and Chilli
Lamb Tripe Soup (Menudo de Borrego)
Chamoyada (Mango Chamoy Frozen Drink)
Tacos de Chapulines (Oaxacan Grasshopper Tacos)
Tequila Ice Cream with Lime and Chilli
Mango Chilli Ice Cream (Helado de Mango con Chile)
Grasshopper Tacos with Guacamole (Chapulines)
Tamarind and Chilli Ice Lollies (Mexican Paletas)
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes use Piquín Chile?
Piquín Chile is used in 12 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 Chile in the US?
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