Whole Dried Ancho Chilli Pods - 500g

The taste of the Ancho Chilli has become best known through its paring with the cayenne pepper in making of chilli powder.

The deep, rich flavour of Ancho chillies have made them an important ingredient in many traditional Mexican sauces.

Ancho chillies are created by drying the Mexican poblano pepper, resulting in a mild paprika-like flavour with a sweet-to-moderate heat (3-4 on the heat scale).

They have an exquisite earthy flavour perfect for use in meat rubs, salsas, or sauces.

For use in sauces, marinades, or stews .

To prepare remove the stems and seeds. Once cleaned, reconstitute the Anchos by soaking them in hot tap water or stock for 20 - 30 minutes.

Supplied as 500g in a heat sealed pouch.