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ancho

[ ahn-choh, an- ]

noun

plural anchos.
  1. a dried poblano pepper, used whole or ground into a spice, especially in Mexican cooking.


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Origin of ancho1

First recorded in 1915–20; from Mexican Spanish chile ancho “wide chile,†from Latin amplus “full, wideâ€; chili ( def )
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The store supplied the guajillo and ancho chiles Garcia’s mother uses to make her salsa.

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This dish aims to be Spanish chicken in salsa brava, but the addition of ancho chilies, traditionally used in Mexican cooking, lends a bit more heat.

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But I added ancho chili, traditionally used in Mexican cooking, for a different kind of heat.

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A steady current of warm air circulated in the tunnel, dehydrating guajillos, red jalapeños, serranos, ancho chilies, ghost chilies and cayenne peppers that will later be sold to Seattle restaurants and farmers markets as well as local food banks.

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Ground cumin and ancho chili powder add a savory depth to the salad and the spice rub.

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