FoodFood InformationPeppers/Chiles
Also known as the Holland chile. Bright scarlet, slightly curved, and tapering to a point. Measures about 4 inches long and I to 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Thick fleshed; has a sweet, hot, and intense flavor. This chile is a new hybrid cultivar developed for the booming Dutch export trade in specialty produce. It was probably bred from an Indonesian variety. It can be substituted for the red Thai chile or the red Fresno chile. Commonly used in salsas and as a decorative element in soups and stews. It can be roasted and blended into sauces and can also be pickled (en escabeche).