Chilli Ancho Ground – 45g

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Chilli Ancho ground translates to “wide chilli” in Spanish and it is actually a dried Poblano pepper. They are a large dark purple sweet chilli that form the backbone of staple dishes such as tamales & red chilli beans. Its texture is wrinkled and it is a mild chilli originally from Puebla, Mexico. Also, it is a common and key ingredient in Mexican cuisine. It has a mild fruity flavour with undertones of plum, raisin, tobacco and a slight earthy bitterness. Add Chilli Ancho Dried Ground to your dishes to impart an authentic Mexican flavour.

 

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Flavour Notes:

Fruity, spicy and earthy, Ancho Chillies are native to Mexico soil and add a delicious unique warmth to any dish you’re looking to add a kick to.

Culinary Notes:

Harvested at their peak then dried and ground into a fine powder, they not only add a spicy, hot kick, but a beautifully fruity flavour that’s second-to-none. Incorporate into your classic Mexican dishes for an authentic chilli kick or add a unique spice to other cuisines like an Italian minestrone soup or even scrambled eggs.

Health Benefits:

All chillies – including Chilli Ancho – contain capsaicin which is known to have many health benefits including boosting the immune system, eliminating inflammation and help with weight loss.

Ingredients:

100% dried Ground Ancho Chillies

Country of Origin:

Mexico

Other Names or Spelling:

Wide chile, poblano chili, Aji, Red Pepper

How to use

  • Combine ground Chilli Ancho, Pasilla and Mulato Mexican chilli for preparing mole sauces. Key ingredient for prepare Mole Poblano, a spicy chocolate chili sauce originating in Puebla
  • Use it as key ingredient in red chili, tamales, enchiladas, salsa, soups and any sauce that may need some extra mild heat
  • Add it to any savoury recipe to add a spicy kick
  • Use it in pozole rojo and roasted vegetable enchiladas
  • Combine with salt and rim the glass of your margarita or bloody mary for a spicy kick
  • Add a small sprinkle into your whisked eggs before cooking for a spicy scramble or omelette
  • This powder has a concentrated, spicy flavour so only 1/4-1/2tsp is needed at a time

The Spice People FAQs

Ground Ancho Chillies should be stored in an airtight container in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to maintain their flavour and freshness.

While traditionally used in Mexican cuisine, Ground Ancho Chillies can also add flavour and depth to a variety of dishes from other cuisines, such as soups, stews, and chilli con carne.

Some popular dishes that use Ground Ancho Chillies include mole sauce, enchiladas, pozole, tamales, and salsas. They are also used in marinades for grilled meats and vegetables.

The Spice People FAQs

Simple or smoke paprika along with cayenne pepper is the best alternative. Paprika tastes similar to Kashmiri Chilli, while cayenne paper adds to its spice.

Dried Kashmiri chilli is more flavorful than hot, ranging from 1,000-2,000 Scoville Heat Units. It’s mildly hot but not too spicy.

These spices are different. Paprika is the sweet cousin of Kashmiri chilli specific to western cuisine. Kashmiri chilli popular in Indian cuisine and is hotter than paprika.

Place the Kashmiri chilli under the sun for two days. When the chillies turn crispy, grind them in a food mill. Cool down the powder and store it in an airtight jar.

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