Homemade Ancho Chile Powder
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
12 servings (1 teaspoon each)
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Calories
15 kcal
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Cuisine
Mexican
Homemade Ancho Chile Powder
Description
Homemade Ancho Chile Powder starts with carefully cleaned dried ancho chilies, removing stems and seeds to reduce bitterness and uneven heat. The peppers are torn into small pieces and ground finely using an electric grinder or food processor. This powder provides a mild smoky flavor with approximately 1,000 to 2,000 Scoville heat units. Its wrinkled, raisin-like skins distinguish ancho chiles from fresh poblanos, which are harvested green.
The powder can enhance sauces, rubs, and stews where a subtle smoky warmth is desired without overwhelming spiciness. Its flavor profile is especially common in traditional Mexican and Southwestern cooking.
Stored in an airtight container away from light and heat, the powder maintains its potency for about six months. Using freshly made powder ensures the best aroma and flavor compared to older, pre-ground versions.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces ancho chile see note 1, dried
Instructions
- Open the chile peppers by pulling them apart with your hands or cutting with a knife (wearing gloves is recommended). Carefully pull out and discard the stem. Shake or scrape out all seeds. Repeat with remaining chilies.
- Tear cleaned chile pieces into 1” or 2” pieces. Place in an electric grinder or small food processor and process in batches until finely ground. Store covered in an airtight container.
Notes
- Ancho chilies are dried, ripened poblanos with mild smoky flavor and moderate heat, identified by wrinkled skins like large raisins.
- One 2-ounce package usually contains 2 to 4 whole dried chiles, producing about 1/4 cup of powder.
- Store homemade ancho chile powder in a cool, dark place to preserve its flavor for up to six months.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings (1 teaspoon each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 15 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1tsp | |
| Calories | 15kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1252IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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