Dried Ancho Chile

Dried And Preserved IngredientPepperChileFruityRaisinySweetEarthyMild-heatSweet-smoky

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories: 281
Protein (g): 11.5
Fat (g): 2.5
Carbs (g): 64
Fiber (g): —
Sodium (mg): —

Values reflect dried pods with seeds and stem removed. Heat level is mild compared to many dried chiles.

Storage

Room temp: up to 365 days
Refrigerated: up to 0 days
Frozen: up to 0 days

Dried ancho chile is the wrinkled, dark reddish-brown dried form of the poblano pepper. It offers mild heat with a sweet, raisiny, cocoa-like aroma; the flesh softens to a pliable texture when soaked and blends into silky sauces. Cooks often toast the pods before rehydrating to puree for sauces, moles, and salsas; it is sold as whole pods or ground.