plural anchos
: a poblano chili pepper especially when mature and dried to a reddish black compare poblano
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Stir in the tomato paste, then the cumin, paprika, ancho chile powder and garlic powder, and cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and any excess liquid evaporates, about 3 minutes.
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 July 2025
Each piece is dressed with a sprinkling of ancho chili flakes, which add a subtle heat that compliments the coffee’s robustness.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
Brewers at the fest poured Alsatian pilsners, Italian pilsners, rice bocks, beers brewed with ancho chiles, yuzu, watermelon and Hungarian grapes.
—Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 June 2025
Espresso-Chile Rub 2 tablespoons espresso powder 3 tablespoons ground chile powder such as ancho
3 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
Combine all ingredients and mix well.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 27 May 2025
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 July 2025
Each piece is dressed with a sprinkling of ancho chili flakes, which add a subtle heat that compliments the coffee’s robustness.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
Brewers at the fest poured Alsatian pilsners, Italian pilsners, rice bocks, beers brewed with ancho chiles, yuzu, watermelon and Hungarian grapes.
—Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 June 2025
Espresso-Chile Rub 2 tablespoons espresso powder 3 tablespoons ground chile powder such as ancho
3 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
Combine all ingredients and mix well.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 27 May 2025
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“Ancho.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ancho. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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