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Homemade Ancho Chile Powder
Homemade Ancho Chile Powder is made by cleaning and grinding dried ancho chilies, which are ripened, dried poblano peppers. These chiles offer a mild smoky flavor with gentle heat, perfect for adding depth to Mexican and Southwestern dishes. Preparing it fresh ensures a fragrant, vibrant spice that can be stored for several months.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
12
servings (1 teaspoon each)
Calories:
15 kcal
Cuisine:
Mexican
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 servings (1 teaspoon each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 15
% 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.