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Ancho Chiles

Other names: Pasilla (only in California)

Spanish name: Ancho Chiles

[AHN-choh ]

Whole dried ancho chiles. Ancho means "wide" in Spanish and is actually a dried poblano pepper. The ancho is part of the "holy trinity" of chiles used in mole sauces. An ancho chile is a dried poblano pepper.

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Substitute for ancho chiles

Mulato Chiles

Equivalents

4 chiles

2.25 ounces

Recipes

Ancho Chile Flan
Ancho Chile Fudge Pie
Ancho Rubbed Chicken Breasts
Pan Roasted Chicken with Crushed Blackberry-Ancho Sauce

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Nutrition Facts	(USDA#11978)
Serving Size	1 pepper (17 grams)
Calories	48
Total Fat	1g
Saturated Fat	0g
Cholesterol	0mg
Sodium	7mg
Potassium	410mg
Total Carbohydrates	9g
Dietary Fiber	4g
Sugars	0g
Protein	2g

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Recipes

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