Piquillo pepper

Piquillo pepper

The piquillo pepper is a variety of chili traditionally grown in Northern Spain over the town of Lodosa. Its name is derived from the Spanish for "little beak" [http://www.gourmetsleuth.com/equivalents_substitutions.asp?index=S&tid=1756] .

Preparation

Typically, the peppers are hand picked during two harvests between September and December. They are roasted over embers, which gives them a distinct sweet, spicy flavour. They are then peeled and 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 tapa.

Nutrition

Piquillo peppers are high in Fibre, and Vitamins C, E, A, and B. In particular, their Vitamin C content is very high, comparable to a citrus fruit [http://www.theworldwidegourmet.com/products/vegetables/piquillo-pepper/] .

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