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Ancho Peppers

Capsicum annuum 'Poblano' (dried) Allergen-Free
Ancho Peppers

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Solanaceae
  • Primary Cuisine Mexican
  • Seasonality Year-Round (dried)
  • Source Poblano Peppers

¿Qué es Ancho Peppers?

Dried poblano peppers, dark and wrinkled, offering a mild heat with sweet, fruity, and smoky notes; a staple in Mexican cuisine.

¿A qué sabe Ancho Peppers?

Ancho Peppers tiene un sabor sweet, fruity, smoky, earthy, mildly pungent con aromas smoky, raisin-like, chocolate, tobacco.

Taste
Sweet, Fruity, Smoky, Earthy, Mildly Pungent
Texture
Leathery (dried), Smooth (rehydrated/pureed)
Aroma
Smoky, Raisin-like, Chocolate, Tobacco
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Información Nutricional

Per 10g (1 pepper)
Calories324 kcal
Total Fat17g
Saturated Fat3.5g
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg
Protein12g
Total Carbohydrate58g
Dietary Fiber34g
Total Sugars32g
Calcium180mg
Iron8mg
Potassium2000mg

El Secreto del Chef

Toasting dried anchos lightly in a dry pan before rehydrating enhances their smoky and fruity flavors, deepening their complexity in sauces.

Sustitutos y Proporciones de Ancho Peppers

El mejor sustituto para Ancho Peppers es Pasilla Peppers, usado en una proporción de 1:1. Similar mild heat, earthy, and fruity notes, often used interchangeably in moles.

Sustitutos para Ancho Peppers con proporciones
Sustituto Proporción Mejor para
Pasilla Peppers Mejor 1:1 Similar mild heat, earthy, and fruity notes, often used interchangeably in moles.
Mulato Peppers 1:1 Slightly sweeter and smokier, provides similar depth of flavor but can be darker.
Chipotle Powder + Smoked Paprika (for flavor) Variable A good pantry alternative for smoky and mild heat, won't provide the same body.
Dried New Mexico Chiles 1:1 Milder and fruitier, can work if a less intense or slightly different flavor profile is acceptable.

Cómo Elegir y Almacenar Ancho Peppers

Look for pliable, unbroken peppers with a deep, uniform color and a strong aroma.

¿Con Qué Combina Bien Ancho Peppers?

  • Mole
  • Enchiladas
  • Stews
  • Chili
  • Chocolate
  • Beef
  • Pork.

Preguntas frecuentes

¿A qué sabe Ancho Peppers?

Sweet, Fruity, Smoky, Earthy, Mildly Pungent Smoky, Raisin-like, Chocolate, Tobacco

¿Cuál es un buen sustituto para Ancho Peppers?

El mejor sustituto es Pasilla Peppers (1:1). Similar mild heat, earthy, and fruity notes, often used interchangeably in moles.

¿Cómo eliges y almacenas Ancho Peppers?

Look for pliable, unbroken peppers with a deep, uniform color and a strong aroma.

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