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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

O Que É Pequin Peppers?

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

Qual o Sabor de Pequin Peppers?

Pequin Peppers tem um sabor very hot, smoky, nutty, slightly citrusy, earthy com aromas de 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

Informação Nutricional

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

Segredo do Chef

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

Substitutos e Proporções de Pequin Peppers

O melhor substituto para Pequin Peppers é Chiltepin Peppers, usado na proporção de 1:1. Very similar heat and size, often considered the wild counterpart.

Substitutos para Pequin Peppers com proporções
Substituto Proporção Melhor para
Chiltepin Peppers Melhor 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.

Como Escolher e Armazenar 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.

O Que Combina Bem Com Pequin Peppers?

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

Perguntas frequentes

Qual o sabor de Pequin Peppers?

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

Qual é um bom substituto para Pequin Peppers?

O melhor substituto é Chiltepin Peppers (1:1). Very similar heat and size, often considered the wild counterpart.

Como escolher e armazenar 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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