Ancho
//ˈɑːnt͡ʃəʊ// noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A broad, flat, dried poblano pepper, often ground into a powder.
"Add stock, tomato sauce, beans, roasted red pepper, garlic, paprika, ancho powder, ground chipotles and habaneros, cocoa powder, salt and pepper."
Example
More examples"Add stock, tomato sauce, beans, roasted red pepper, garlic, paprika, ancho powder, ground chipotles and habaneros, cocoa powder, salt and pepper."
Etymology
From Spanish (chile) ancho (literally “wide chile”).
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