Birria Starter Pack – Ancho, Guajillo & Árbol Chillies, Mexican Oregano & Achiote Paste (One Batch)

Birria Starter Pack

Everything you need for one batch of authentic birria, made to match our birria tacos recipe. Simply open the pack and follow the recipe.

What's inside

• 3 dried ancho chillies
• 6 dried guajillo chillies
• 5 dried árbol chillies
• 10g Mexican oregano
• 1 x El Yucateco Achiote Paste, 100g

Makes enough birria sauce for 2–3kg of beef, lamb or goat.

Why these ingredients

Ancho brings mild, smoky sweetness. Guajillo gives birria its deep red colour and fruity flavour. Árbol adds a bright kick of heat. Mexican oregano ties it all together with an earthy, herbal note. The recipe uses 1 tablespoon, so you'll have extra for salsas, pozole and marinades.

El Yucateco Achiote Paste adds a deeper red colour and a gentle, earthy flavour. Blend about 50g into the chilli sauce, as in our recipe. It's optional, so leave it out if you prefer a classic Jalisco-style birria, and use the rest for marinating chicken or pork.

Cooking birria regularly? Our Birria Kit has enough for several batches.

Packed in Rye on the Mornington Peninsula.