Piquillo pepper
| Piquillo | |
|---|---|
 Stuffed piquillo peppers | |
| Species | Capsicum annuum |
| Origin | Spain |
| Heat |  Mild |
The piquillo pepper is a variety of chili, Capsicum annuum, having a sweet taste with little to no heat, fruits about 7 cm long, well suited for growing in pots, that is traditionally grown in Northern Spain near the town of Lodosa. Its name is derived from the Spanish for "little beak".[1]
Preparation
[edit]Typically, the peppers are hand-picked during two harvest seasons between September and December. They are roasted over embers, which gives them a distinct sweet, spicy flavour, more akin to bell peppers than chilli peppers, despite their small size. They are then peeled and again grilled in a grill bar for extra flavour and texture then marinated with salt, pepper, and olive oil and then de-seeded by hand, before being packed into jars or tins for sale. Piquillo peppers are often stuffed with meat, seafood, or cheese, and served as tapas.
Nutrition
[edit]Piquillo peppers are high in fiber and vitamins C, E, A, and B. In particular, their vitamin C content is very high, comparable to a citrus fruit.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Piquillo peppers". Gourmet Sleuth. Retrieved 23 February 2016.
- ^ "Piquillo Pepper". www.theworldwidegourmet.com. Archived from the original on April 8, 2012. Retrieved 23 February 2016.
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