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Poblano
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Poblano is a large, dark green, mild-to-medium Mexican chilli for chiles rellenos, rajas, and moles when fresh. Wide shoulders and thick walls stuff beautifully; flavour is earthy and rich more than searing. Roast and peel before stuffing or stripping into cream sauces. Dried ripe poblanos become anchos. Heat spikes occasionally—taste before committing a whole pan.
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DriedFlakeFreshPickledPowderRoastedSauceSmoked
Traits
Chile RellenoDark GreenFleshyLarge MildMexicanMild EarthyRichRoasted
History
MX
Poblano chillies were established in Puebla regional cookery.
MX
Relleno traditions codified poblano use.
US
Mexican restaurants popularised poblanos abroad.
Poblano became the default mild large green cooking chilli in many kitchens.