{"product_id":"guajillo-chilli-dark-berry-heat-slow-burn","title":"Guajillo Chilli | Dark | Berry Heat | Slow Burn","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDark, leathery, and carrying a flavour profile so distinctive it stops experienced cooks mid-thought — Guajillo Chilli \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Capsicum annuum)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is Mexico's most beloved dried chilli and one of the most quietly sophisticated spices in the world. Deep mahogany red with a glossy, crinkled skin that speaks of slow drying and careful handling, these whole dried chillies deliver a heat that sits at a comfortable four out of ten — warm and building rather than aggressive and immediate — with a flavour underneath that nobody expects the first time they taste it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGreen tea. Berries. A tannic, slightly fruity depth that sits beneath the warmth and makes every dish it enters taste complex and layered in a way that other chillies simply cannot replicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is not a background chilli. It is a character chilli.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEssential in Mexican cooking where it anchors salsas for tamales, complex moles, and slow-cooked braises with an irreplaceable depth and colour that no other dried chilli delivers in quite the same way. Brilliant in pastes, butters, and meat rubs where the fruity, slightly tannic character works beautifully against the richness of chicken, lamb, and pork. Toast the whole chillies lightly in a dry pan first — thirty seconds each side until fragrant — then rehydrate in warm water for twenty minutes before blending into a paste that becomes the most interesting sauce base you've made all year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe deep red flesh bleeds its colour into everything it touches — turning broths, sauces, and marinades a rich, dark mahogany that looks as extraordinary as it tastes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eRehydrate and blend with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theherbshed.com.au\/products\/garlic-granules\"\u003eGarlic Granules\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theherbshed.com.au\/products\/cumin-seeds\"\u003eCumin Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e for a Mexican-style paste that makes chicken taste like it was made somewhere with a much longer culinary tradition. Combine with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theherbshed.com.au\/products\/smoked-paprika\"\u003eSmoked Paprika\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theherbshed.com.au\/products\/coriander-seed-splits\"\u003eCoriander Seed Splits\u003c\/a\u003e for a complex spice rub that layers smoke, citrus, and dark berry heat in a combination that makes every cut of meat taste extraordinary. Mix with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theherbshed.com.au\/products\/oregano\"\u003eOregano\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theherbshed.com.au\/products\/black-pepper-ground\"\u003eBlack Pepper\u003c\/a\u003e in slow-cooked braises that build a dark, rich depth through long cooking without ever losing their character. Blend with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theherbshed.com.au\/products\/cumin-seeds\"\u003eCumin Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theherbshed.com.au\/products\/caraway-seeds\"\u003eCaraway Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e for a spice blend that anchors Middle Eastern and North African dishes with a warmth and complexity that makes every bowl taste like a decision was made at every step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDark. Fruity. Slow Burn Seduction. Yours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHand-packed in Wollongong. Packed fresh in food-safe pouches and ready for your pantry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePouch contains only THREE (3) CHILLI'S\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllergen information:\u003c\/strong\u003e May contain soy, gluten, milk, sulphites, tree nuts, peanuts, sesame and egg.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e All information provided is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult a qualified professional before use, especially if pregnant, nursing, or managing a health condition.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Herb Shed","offers":[{"title":"The Tease - 20gm","offer_id":48537223528660,"sku":null,"price":9.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/6356\/2196\/files\/the-herb-shed-chilli-guajillo-dried-pouch-wollongong-australia.png?v=1787651058","url":"https:\/\/theherbshed.com.au\/products\/guajillo-chilli-dark-berry-heat-slow-burn","provider":"The Herb Shed | Wollongong","version":"1.0","type":"link"}