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Chinese Red Pepper

Capsicum annuum Allergen-Free
Chinese Red Pepper

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Solanaceae
  • Primary Cuisine Chinese
  • Seasonality Year-Round (dried)
  • Source Chili pepper fruit

¿Qué es Chinese Red Pepper?

A general term for several varieties of red chili peppers common in Chinese cuisine, known for their vibrant color and varying heat levels.

¿A qué sabe Chinese Red Pepper?

Chinese Red Pepper tiene un sabor pungent, spicy, fruity, earthy con aromas pungent, smoky, fruity.

Taste
Pungent, Spicy, Fruity, Earthy
Texture
Leathery (dried), Crisp (fresh)
Aroma
Pungent, Smoky, Fruity
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Información Nutricional

Per 2g (1 tsp)
Calories318 kcal
Total Fat17.0 g
Saturated Fat3.3 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein12.0 g
Total Carbohydrate56.6 g
Dietary Fiber27.2 g
Total Sugars10.3 g
Calcium143 mg
Iron7.8 mg
Potassium2000 mg

El Secreto del Chef

Toasting whole dried red peppers briefly in a dry pan before adding to oil will intensify their aroma and heat, infusing the dish with deeper flavor.

Sustitutos y Proporciones de Chinese Red Pepper

El mejor sustituto para Chinese Red Pepper es Sichuan Peppercorns, usado en una proporción de Varies (by taste). Provides a different kind of heat ("mala" numbing sensation) and distinct aroma, often used alongside chilies.

Sustitutos para Chinese Red Pepper con proporciones
Sustituto Proporción Mejor para
Sichuan Peppercorns Mejor Varies (by taste) Provides a different kind of heat ("mala" numbing sensation) and distinct aroma, often used alongside chilies.
Dried Chili Flakes 1:1 Offers heat and visual appeal, but lacks the whole pepper flavor complexity.
Gochugaru (Korean Chili Flakes) 1:1 Similar color and heat, but often milder and smokier, good for general heat.
Cayenne Pepper 1:0.5 (start with less) Provides pure heat without the fruity or smoky notes, use sparingly.

Cómo Elegir y Almacenar Chinese Red Pepper

  1. Purchase whole dried peppers for better flavor and aroma retention.
  2. Store in an airtight container away from light.

¿Con Qué Combina Bien Chinese Red Pepper?

  • Stir-fries
  • hot pot
  • noodle dishes
  • Sichuan cuisine
  • chili oil.

Preguntas frecuentes

¿A qué sabe Chinese Red Pepper?

Pungent, Spicy, Fruity, Earthy Pungent, Smoky, Fruity

¿Cuál es un buen sustituto para Chinese Red Pepper?

El mejor sustituto es Sichuan Peppercorns (Varies (by taste)). Provides a different kind of heat ("mala" numbing sensation) and distinct aroma, often used alongside chilies.

¿Cómo eliges y almacenas Chinese Red Pepper?

Purchase whole dried peppers for better flavor and aroma retention. Store in an airtight container away from light.

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