Chili Lime Seasoning
This homemade chili lime seasoning is made with only 4 ingredients and comes together in just 5 minutes! Even better than store-bought.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 ounce guajillo chiles, stemmed and seeded
- 2 teaspoons citric acid
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
Instructions
- Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Toast the guajillo chiles for 1-2 minutes until toasted and fragrant, flipping every 30 seconds so they don’t burn. Transfer them to a bowl and allow them to cool for 5 minutes.
- Add the toasted chiles to a small blender or spice grinder, and blend them into a fine powder.
- Transfer the ground chile powder to a small bowl and stir in the citric acid, sugar, and salt.
- Taste and adjust if needed. Use as a garnish or seasoning on your favorite Mexican recipes.
Notes
- Total yield: Makes about 1/3 cup total.
- Storage: Store in an airtight jar at room temperature for up to 6 months. Keep it away from moisture, and it will stay fresh.
Nutrition
Serving: 2teaspoons | Calories: 19kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 439mg | Potassium: 66mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 939IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.2mg