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Pequin Peppers

Capsicum annuum 'Pequin' Allergen-Free
Pequin Peppers

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Solanaceae
  • Primary Cuisine Mexican, Southwestern US
  • Seasonality Late Summer, Early Autumn
  • Source Pequin chili plant

Qu'est-ce que le/la/l'Pequin Peppers ?

Small, intensely hot chili peppers, often dried, with a smoky, nutty flavor profile and widely used in Mexican cuisine.

Quel goût a le/la/l'Pequin Peppers ?

Le/La/L'Pequin Peppers a un goût very hot, smoky, nutty, slightly citrusy, earthy avec des arômes pungent, smoky, spicy, dried fruit.

Taste
Very Hot, Smoky, Nutty, Slightly Citrusy, Earthy
Texture
Leathery (dried), Crisp (fresh), Meaty
Aroma
Pungent, Smoky, Spicy, Dried Fruit
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Valeurs nutritionnelles

Per 1g
Calories320 kcal
Total Fat17g
Saturated Fat3g
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg
Protein12g
Total Carbohydrate56g
Dietary Fiber27g
Total Sugars10g
Calcium150mg
Iron8mg
Potassium2000mg

Le secret du chef

Toast dried pequin peppers lightly in a dry pan before rehydrating or grinding to enhance their smoky, nutty notes. Handle with gloves.

Substituts & Proportions pour Pequin Peppers

Le meilleur substitut pour le/la/l'Pequin Peppers est Chiltepin Peppers, à utiliser dans un rapport de 1:1. Very similar heat and size, often considered the wild counterpart.

Substituts pour Pequin Peppers avec proportions
Substitut Proportion Idéal pour
Chiltepin Peppers Meilleur 1:1 Very similar heat and size, often considered the wild counterpart.
Arbol Peppers 1:1 (adjust for heat) Good for heat and slightly smoky flavor, but longer and more common.
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes 1:2 (Pequin:Red Flakes) Pantry staple for heat, lacks the specific smoky/nutty profile.
Chipotle Powder 1:0.5 (Pequin:Chipotle) Excellent for smoky flavor, but a powder, not whole, adjust heat.

Comment choisir et conserver le/la/l'Pequin Peppers

  1. Usually found dried.
  2. Look for whole, unbroken pods with vibrant color.
  3. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place.

Quels accords culinaires avec le/la/l'Pequin Peppers ?

  • Tomatillos
  • garlic
  • onions
  • cilantro
  • lime
  • roasted meats
  • beans
  • soups
  • sauces.

Questions fréquentes

Quel goût a le Pequin Peppers ?

Very Hot, Smoky, Nutty, Slightly Citrusy, Earthy Pungent, Smoky, Spicy, Dried Fruit

Quel est un bon substitut pour Pequin Peppers ?

Le meilleur substitut est Chiltepin Peppers (1:1). Very similar heat and size, often considered the wild counterpart.

Comment choisir et conserver le Pequin Peppers ?

Usually found dried. Look for whole, unbroken pods with vibrant color. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place.

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