Heat: 8.5
FoodFood InformationPeppers/Chiles
Also known as chile pequeno or chile piquin and related to the tepin which is the wild form. Light orange-red, usually oval or shaped like an arrowhead. Measures about i/2 to 3/4 inch long and 1/4 inch across. Thin fleshed; has a light, sweet, smoky flavor with citrus, corn, and nutty tones. Has a deep, fiery, transient heat, slightly more intense than the tepin. Used in making salsas, soups, sauces, and vinegars.