Serrano Chiles
Heat Index- Hot!
Because you don't have to char or core this thin-skinned chile -- just cut it into tiny slices and mince it -- it's the fastest one to use for salsas. The flavor is bright and biting, with a delayed fuse. Color It starts out as a bright, light to dark green chile, and turns red, brown, orange, or yellow as it ripens. ....... Average Size 2 1/4" long, 1/2" diameter ....... Shape Elongated cylinder, blunt end ....... Description The chile that's smaller and hotter than a Jalapeno. The Serrano's life cycle resembles a leaf's: These small, skinny, pointy chiles are about five times hotter than jalapenos. Thick-fleshed, does not dry well. Crisp, fresh flavor, it is the hottest pepper commonly available in the USA. ....... Scoville Heat Units 7,000 - 25,000 ....... Most Common Uses Table sauces, guacamole, relishes, vegetable dishes, seasoning, garnish ....... Recipes: Salsa de Molcajete Salsa de Cocida Quemada Salsa Mexicana Chile Trivia: From the Spanish word 'serranias' meaning 'foothills', the serrano is believed to have originated in the foothills of Puebla in Mexico.
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