A popular way of preserving chilies. Drying changes not only the color, texture and flavor of chilies but sometimes even changes the name. Dried jalapenos are called chipotles and dried poblanos are known as ancho chilies. Dried chilies are most often used for making sauces. Little ones can be pureed whole while larger ones, such as ancho chilies, are usually toasted to bring out their flavor, then reconstituted in warm water. They are then pureed and strained before using.
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