{"product_id":"chili-ancho","title":"Chili Ancho","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom: 0.8em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGround Ancho Chili, a fruity-sweet poblano for mole and Mexican sauces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ancho chili is the dried poblano and one of the most important chilies in Mexican cooking. Ground, it brings a fruity-sweet aroma with notes of dried plum and raisin and a fine tobacco note in the background. The heat is mild to medium, with the fruitiness to the fore. We pack it in our workshop in Klingenberg am Main.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin-top: 2em; margin-bottom: 0.8em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGround ancho is the base for classic mole sauces such as mole negro and mole rojo. It gives enchilada sauces, adobo marinades, chocolate sauces and braises depth and fruit without too much heat, and seasons Mexican bean dishes, pozole and BBQ rubs. It harmonises especially well with dark chocolate, red wine and braised beef.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to know:\u003c\/strong\u003e toast the powder briefly in a little oil before you add liquid, then the fruity aroma develops best. Dose sparingly at first and adjust later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin-top: 2em; margin-bottom: 0.8em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAncho adobo marinade in 4 steps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix 2 tbsp of ground ancho with 1 tbsp oil, 2 tbsp water and 1 tbsp vinegar into a paste.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrate in two cloves of garlic and season with 1 tsp oregano, a little cumin and salt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoat pork, beef or chicken with the marinade and let it rest for at least two hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFry or grill the meat and serve with lime and fresh coriander.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin-top: 2em; margin-bottom: 0.8em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes it special?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAncho belongs, with guajillo and pasilla, to the classic trio of Mexican mole chilies. Unlike hot varieties, ancho puts the fruit to the fore, plum, raisin and a subtle smoky, tobacco note give sauces depth while the heat stays mild.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin-top: 2em; margin-bottom: 0.8em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDried poblano chili, finely ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFruity-sweet with plum, raisin and tobacco notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMild to medium hot, fruit to the fore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA classic for mole, adobo and enchilada sauce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso for chocolate sauces, BBQ rubs and bean soups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin-top: 2em; margin-bottom: 0.8em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a real mole, combine ancho with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/chili-guajillo\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChili Guajillo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/chili-pasilla\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChili Pasilla\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, rounded off with our ready-made \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/mole\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMole\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. For more heat, our ground \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/chili\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChili\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is a good match. Find more in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/gewuerzmischungen\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003espice blends\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin-top: 2em; margin-bottom: 0.8em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow hot is Chili Ancho?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMild to medium. The fruitiness is to the fore and the heat is easy to control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is ancho exactly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe dried form of the poblano chili, here finely ground. It is one of the most important chilies in Mexican cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do I use ancho for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAbove all for mole, adobo marinades, enchilada and chocolate sauces and for braises and bean soups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I get the best aroma?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nToast the powder briefly in oil before you add liquid. That way the fruity depth develops best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"How hot is Chili Ancho?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Mild to medium. 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