Substitute for Pulla or puya chilis for a recipe?

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PieceOfLayerCake May 7, 2015
A quick search turned up guajillo chiles and costeño chiles. Guajillo are widespread and conveniently available for me. Hope that helps.
 
creamtea May 7, 2015
thanks, POLC, the chicken recipe I have calls for a mix of guajillo and pulla chiles. I made it once, years ago, and it was fantastic. I used to be able to get pulla chiles at Fairway, but not anymore; I guess I could use all guajillos, which I have in the pantry, or experiment with a mix of Anchos, which are also available.
 
PieceOfLayerCake May 7, 2015
I say go with your gut and use whatever chiles you like. I love ancho, they are more complex in flavor than guajillo and may give you a bit of depth. Switch it up! What's the worst that can happen?
 
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