Chilli Jalapeno

The most popular and commonly available hot chilli pepper seeds in the world. The 5 to 7cm  smooth, dark green fruits which ripen to red have thick walls with a rounded tip. Chilli Jalapeno are very versatile and eaten both green and red. They are hot enough for a good kick, versatile enough for many cuisines and perfect for an all-purpose hot sauce, but still mild enough to use as a vegetable.

The Jalapeno rates between 2,500 and 5,000 Scoville units on the heat index. The heat is concentrated in the seeds and the veins, so if you want it on the milder end of its scale, remove those parts.

Jalapenos can be easily seeded and added to soups, stews and dips or enjoyed whole when roasted with meats or stuffed. Try them raw, lightly sautéed, or pickled and notice how the heat level and flavour subtly changes with different preparations.

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