Description
This tiny Mexican chili packs a punch! Capsicum annuum var. glabriusculum, better known as chili piquín or chili amashito, is a very hot chili native to Mexico. Dried chili piquins are about 1.2 cm long and 0.6 cm wide, with a reddish-orange color. These chilis are among the smallest of the Capsicum annuum species. Piquin chilis are tiny, red Mexican chilis that give dishes a fiery heat. Although they are super small, these chilis are super hot! (30,000–60,000 SHU [Scoville Heat Units]). In Mexico, they are commonly sprinkled with lime juice over raw vegetables and fruits like mangoes, oranges, and pineapples. Chili piquins are a common ingredient in liquid, spicy chili sauces, and with their rich flavor, they give beans, sauces, soups, and stews a fiery kick. Add a pinch to your dish for a big, spicy flavor. Description: Chili piquín powder has a citrusy heat and a bitter-nutty, chocolatey note. It adds spiciness and depth to tomato sauces and red meat marinades.
Every chili piquín sold contributes to the development and support of local communities.
