Habanero chillies

Habanero chillies

  • +Description

    Habanero chillies can be green, yellow, orange or red. Habanero chillies are native to south Mexico. It has a lantern shape and is about 5cm long. Habanero is one of the hottest chillies grown.

  • +Availability

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    The habanero chillies are available from Holland, Uganda and Kenya

  • +Main nutrients

    Copper, Fiber, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Niacin, Potassium, Protein, Riboflavin, Thiamin and Vitamin A, B6, C, E and K.

Main varieties

Preparation

Preparation

Dried Habanero chillies do not need any preparation. Fresh chillies should be washed. When you remove the seeds, the chillies will have a milder taste. After washing, the chillies can be roasted, baked or steamed.

Consumption

Habanero chillies can be used fresh, dried or cooked to add some spice to a dish. It is mainly used in salsas, chutneys, marinades for seafood and goes well with tropical fruits.

When to eat

Fresh chili peppers are at their best when they are firm and unwrinkled. Fresh Habanero chillies can best be kept refrigerated.

Did you know?

  • A Habanero Chillie is 30 to 50 times hotter than the Jalapeño Chillies.
  • Powdered peppers have been placed inside stockings to alleviate cold feet.
 

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