Peppers often have different names in their dried form, depending on the region. For example, here are some common dried pepper names:
Dried (Smoked) Jalapeños = Chipotle
Dried Poblanos = Ancho
Dried Anaheim Chile = Colorado or California
Dried Mirasol** = Guajillo
Dried Serrano = Chile Seco*
(or more specifically: balin, chico, tipico and largo)
Dried Chilaca = Pasilla
Dried Chile de Arbol = Chile Seco*
*Read more about fresh vs. dried pepper names »
