Poblano chilli

Is it a mini sweet pepper? Or is it really a chilli pepper? Yes, it really is a chilli pepper, but with its flavour you could be forgiven for thinking otherwise. It has a mild taste. A hint of hotness, but it is also reminiscent of a sweet pepper. This means the poblano is used as a versatile ingredient in many dishes. You can use poblanos fresh, but also in dried form.

But then it has another name - ancho. The poblano is actually an unripe variant. The poblano has become known as a staple ingredient in Mexican cuisine, where the roots of the pepper can also be found. It is often found in the traditional mole marinades and sauces in Mexico.