Chilli peppers are the fruits of the plant from the genus Capsicum.
– They are commonly used to add heat to a dish.
– Capsaicin is the substance in the chilli peppers that gives them the intense heat.
– Chilli peppers impart a spice kick and heat to the food.
That said, they are also added for their acidity, flavor and sometimes color to the food.
– Did you know Green Chillies are always fresh and not dried.
– They change color to red as they ripen.
– They are dried to then make ground red chilli powder.
PREP: Tender, mildly flavoured spinach leaves – a great salad base, addition to curries & pastas, or blitzed into a green smoothie.
Available year round, however, best when fresh between March and June.
