Ancho Chilli
Ancho chilli is the dried poblano, with a dark brown colour and sweet, chocolatey notes. Essential in black mole, adobo and stuffed chillies. Rehydrate and blend for complex, rich salsas.
Estimated retail price
~£4.99 / 100g
Typical price at UK Mexican grocers
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How it's used in Mexican cooking
Ancho Chilli, part of the chillies section of the Mexican pantry, appears in more than 20 recipes in our collection, including Red Chilaquiles, Red Pozole and Red Menudo. Each recipe shows step by step how it is added, in what quantity and which other ingredients it is paired with — the most reliable guide to how it is actually used in Mexican cooking.
Recipes with Ancho Chilli
Street FoodRed Chilaquiles
Sopas Y CaldosRed Pozole
Sopas Y CaldosRed Menudo
Sopas Y CaldosBeef Birria
TacosTacos al Pastor
TacosBarbacoa Tacos
TacosBirria Tacos (Quesabirria)
StewsRed Chilli Stew
EnchiladasRed Enchiladas
EnchiladasPotosinas-Style Enchiladas
EnchiladasMarket-Style Enchiladas
MolesMole Poblano
MolesOaxacan Black Mole
MolesRed Mole
MolesOaxacan Yellow Mole
MolesTablecloth Stainer Mole
MolesRed Pipián
TamalesRed Pork Tamales
StewsChicken in Adobo
StewsChilorio (Sinaloan Shredded Pork)
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes use Ancho Chilli?
Ancho Chilli is used in more than 20 recipes in our collection, such as Red Chilaquiles and Red Pozole. The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.
Where can I buy Ancho Chilli in the UK?
You can buy Ancho Chilli online via the Amazon link on this page, or look for it at Latin American grocers in the UK.
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