Questions and Answers - What is Ancho Powder Question:Linda, I have a recipe that calls for ancho powder. Can you tell what this is? I can't seem to find it anywhere. - Bill Shears (7/4/01) Answer:Ancho Chile Peppers: Pronounced AHN-choh. A dried deep reddish brown chile pepper about 3 inches wide and 4 inches long with a sweet hot flavor. When fresh they are referred to as poblanos. They look like small bell peppers. Anchos are flat, wrinkled, and heart shaped. They range in color from very…
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