Tag: Chili Pepper

If you love all things spicy, you’ll be happy to know that you can grow chili peppers indoors. Growing hot peppers in pots is a great way to enjoy fresh peppers all year round. There are a few growing requirements: mainly a sunny, south-facing window or grow lights, warmth, and well-draining soil. Can you grow […]

Many varieties of chili peppers take 75 days or more to mature. Hot weather and drier soil can increase the heat of chili peppers. As peppers approach ripeness, allow soil to dry out between watering. For the most heat, be sure to harvest chili peppers at their peak of ripeness. How can I make my […]

Cool temperatures are always recommended to slow growth. Peppers can survive just fine in cool temps, and will grow very slowly. This is ideal for overwintering, since growth is not wanted until spring. How do you keep pepper plants alive in the winter? Prune back the branches of the pepper plant to a few main […]

According to the American Spice Trade Association, “Red Pepper” is the preferred name for all hot red pepper spices. Cayenne Pepper is another name for the same type of product. Some manufacturers use the term Cayenne Pepper to refer to a hotter version of Red Pepper. What can I substitute for red chili pepper? 12 […]

Red Chile is a generic term for a mildly hot pepper, usually small in size. When you see it in a recipe, the writer is usually calling for a red chile for the colour it will add to a dish, as well as for the general belief that red chiles have more zip to them […]

However, there are a few things to take into consideration: Ground pepper is usually spicier than chili powder. The cayenne is about 10 times hotter than the jalapeno, while chili powder is typically made with peppers further down the Scoville scale. Is Chili Pepper the same as chili powder? Chili powder and chile pepper are […]

Cowhorn Chili Peppers: Good Heat, Big Pepper SCOVILLE HEAT UNITS: 2,500-5,000 SHU Capsicum Annuum Cowhorn peppers are long, fairly thick-walled chili peppers that are shaped a bit like cow horns, hence the name. What is the best chili pepper? In talking with many pepper enthusiasts, we’ve found the Habanero to be universally considered to be […]

Green peppers are roasted and chopped, and typically cooked with onions that are pureed into a chunky sauce. They range from mild to hotter than jalapenos. Red peppers are more piquant than green and can be roasted too, but they’re typically ground into a chile powder. Which chillies are hotter red or green? The other […]

Bell peppers are sometimes grouped with less pungent chili varieties as “sweet peppers”. While they are fruits—botanically classified as berries—they are commonly used as a vegetable ingredient or side dish. The fruits of the Capsicum genus are categorized as chili peppers. What are sweet peppers called? What Are Sweet Peppers? The term “sweet pepper” refers […]

Jalapenos are a common green pepper that can be easily found in supermarkets and fresh greengrocers. These peppers, originating from Mexico, are milder than the red chili peppers. Therefore, you can increase the quantity of jalapeno in your recipe to make it as hot as red peppers. Can I use jalapenos instead of red chillies? […]

Aji Amarillo – the Sunny Yellow Chili Pepper The aji amarillo is a spicy South American chili pepper with vibrant orange-yellow skin and fruity flavor. What are the tiny little peppers called? pimentosCherry. The quintessential sweet and spicy pepper, cherry peppers (also known as pimientos or pimentos) are tiny, but pack a huge punch—condensing all […]

Known as Hatch or Anaheim chiles, these long, smooth peppers are typically light green at the grocery store. They are generally similar in spiciness to poblanos, at around 1,000 SHUs. A few varieties, like the Rio Grande, are hotter — over 3,000 SHUs. Are green chili peppers spicy? Green peppers are typically less spicy than […]

Cayenne pepper, AKA cow-horn pepper, the Guinea spice, red hot chili pepper, aleva, bird pepper, or, basically red pepper, measures anywhere from 30,000 to 50,000 scoville units. This hot pepper packs a major punch. Is a red chili pepper hotter than a jalapeno? Still a bit hotter these peppers are about 10-15 times hotter than […]

The main difference between bell peppers and chili peppers is the spiciness. The spiciness of peppers is measured by using Scoville’s method. This involves extracting the pepper’s spiciness through heat and measuring it on a scale. Bell peppers measure 0 on the Scolville scale. What pepper is closest to chili pepper? What Can I Substitute […]

Yellow chile peppers may have earthy, sweet, fruity, floral, or smoky flavors, and the spice levels will vary dramatically between cultivars ranging from mild, moderate, to scorching. Is a yellow chili pepper hot? Yellow chili Peppers have a smooth texture and will spice up any meal. These peppers offer a sweet peppery flavour and a […]

Similar to the Hungarian Wax, these chiles are medium fleshed and slightly sweet with a bold flavor and waxy texture. They impart a pleasant crunch and spicy aroma to recipes. Use this chile to make pickles or add mild warmth to sauces, relishes, soups, stews, casseroles, as well as meat and poultry dishes. What is […]

Yellow chile peppers are an excellent source of vitamins A and C, which are antioxidants that can help support the immune system and rebuild collagen within the body. Can you eat yellow chillies? Yellow chili pepper ripens from green colour to yellow (orange), but is edible and already has heat while it’s green. What are […]

Sichuan pepperSichuan pepperSichuan cuisine often contains food preserved through pickling, salting and drying. Preserved dishes are generally served as spicy dishes with heavy application of chili oil. The most unique and important spice in Sichuan cuisine is the Sichuan pepper (花椒; huājiāo; ‘flower pepper’).https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Sichuan_cuisine What is red pepper in Chinese? Tien […]

Chili peppers originated in Bolivia and were first cultivated in Mexico. After the Columbian Exchange, many cultivars of chili pepper spread around the world, used for both food and traditional medicine. Chili pepper Genus: Capsicum L. Varieties and Groups Are all hot peppers native to the Americas? There are several origination theories flagging Brazil, Mexico, […]

Very similar to the evil eye, the good luck charm that is believed to protect its bearer from the envy and harmful intent of others, is the red chili pepper. In Italy, this traditional charm is thought to prevent the hurtful gossip of envious tongues, while also attracting good fortune to its owners. Are chili […]