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FRESH CHILES

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PITH

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POBLANO

These large, chubby, pointed peppers are mild and fruity, with sturdy flesh and deep green skin that blisters beautifully when charred. Their earthy flavors and strong structure make them a favorite for chiles rellenos. Dried poblanos are called anchos.

ANAHEIM

Usually pale green at the market, sometimes flecked with red, these long, wrinkly peppers offer a little tangy sourness along with their mild heat and grassy flavors. They make a reasonable substitute for poblano chiles in many dishes.

JALAPEÑO

These versatile, torpedo-shaped chiles are shiny and crunchy when fresh, with a medium-level heat. They

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