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Peppers/Chiles

FRESNO RED

Also known as a chile caribe or chile cera. Tapers to a rounded end andmeasures about 2 inches long and between 1 to 1 I/4 inches in diameter.A wax-type chile, thick fleshed, sweet, and hot. Usually only availablein the fall. It is sometimes mistaken for a red jalapeno, although the twoare different varieties and the Fresno is broader at the shoulders, as wellas hotter. Excellent in salsas, ceviches, stuffings, breads, and pickled(en escabeche) They can also be roasted and blended into sauces.