Rocoto Chili in Paste "Uku" 205g

Rocoto (Capsicum pubescens) looks very much like a bell pepper, but burns like a medium hot chili. It is juicy like a beef tomato and adds a touch of fruitiness to any dish without burning your tongue.

Use: For marinating meat, fish and shellfish. Rocoto er great in stews and sauces and outstanding for ceviche and in the Nikkei cuisine. In Southern Peru people eat rocoto relleno, stuffed rocoto peppers, and the chili is also ground (into chili molido) together with onion, olive oil and garlic.

Strength: Medium.