Medium heat chile (4,000-9,000 on the Scoville Heat Scale)
Critical ingredient in red chili, tamales, moles, enchiladas, salsa, soups and any sauce that may need mild heat
Widely used in Mexican cuisine and traditional sauces
About this item
Ancho chiles—a sweet, smoky dried pepper—will add bursts of flavor to your traditional Mexican dishes and sauces. They have a mild fruity flavor with undertones of plum, raisin, tobacco and a slight earthy bitterness. Depending on your tolerance for heat, ancho chiles can add between a mild to medium heat level to your eating experience. Spice it up, if you dare!
