Ancho, Whole

1000-2000 HU

Ancho chile means Wide Chile Pepper when translated. The dried ancho has a dark red/mahogany color. The ancho is about 4 - 5 inches long by 3 inches wide and is very flat. An ancho is the dried form of the poblano pepper and often is mislabeled as a pasilla or mulato pepper. Anchos combined with the pasilla and guajillo chiles form the Holy Trinity of chiles used to prepare the traditional mole sauce.

Suggested Use:
Anchos are great in salsa, soups, enchilada and any sauce needing mild heat and chile flavor. Chopped, pureed or ground, they can be added directly to your recipes.