Ancho Chile Whole Descriptions: Ancho chili is a dried poblano. Our Dried Ancho chiles with no additives, no anti-caking agents, no preservatives. It is Mildly hot pepper, great for many Mexican dishes including Enchiladas, Salsa, Soups, Moles, sauces, and even desserts. Ancho Pepper is perfect for stews, chicken, and vegetable dishes. The ancho chili pepper is an excellent way to add some great visuals to the way your food looks. The pepper fruits turn to a rich black color as they dry making them even more refreshing and pleasing to the eye. They are a form of Poblano peppers and are in fact a dried version that brings out the sweet and fruity elements while accentuating some of its other undertones and flavors.