Gardening Series: Various Types of Peppers and Their Uses: 5. Rocoto Pepper

By KRISTI KELLOGG & ESTHER SUNG

September 25, 2018

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How to Grow Peppers

PEPPERS

7. Rocoto Pepper

Alternate names: Ají rocoto, hairy pepper and locoto

Characteristics: This South American pepper looks like a miniature bell pepper, and, like a bell pepper, can come in shades of orange, yelllow and red. The hottest rocotos are typically yellow, but red rocotos are the most common. Inside, the pepper has unique black seeds. It's sometimes referred to as the hairy pepper thanks to its furry leaves. Rocoto have a crisp and fruity flavor, and are commonly used in salsa.

Scoville heat units: 100,000 to 250,000

Recipe to try:

• Escolar Fish with Mango and Shrimp Ravioli

• Solterito De Quinua

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