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Habanero Pepper
A very hot lantern-shaped chilli, Capsicum chinense, with a fruity flavour under the heat. It is close kin to the Scotch bonnet.
Origin
Cultivated in the Caribbean, Central America, and Yucatán, and now elsewhere.
Flavour
Fruity, floral, and extremely hot.
How to use it
Use a little, finely chopped, in sauces and marinades. Wear care with the seeds and ribs, and wash your hands.
Storage
Refrigerate fresh pods, or freeze them.
Recipes using it
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