Serrano Chile

Aliases: Capsicum annuum, Chile Verde
Description: The serrano chile is small, cylindrical bright green chile. It commonly measures 1 to 2 inches long and ˝ to ž inches in diameter. It meausures 5000 to 25,000 units on the Scoville scale or heat rating of 6-7.
Preparation and Serving: It is used in salsas, pickled, or roasted and used in sauces.
Recipe Links: Tomato Granita with Serrano Peppers; Roasted Yellow Pepper Soup and Roasted Tomato Soup with Serrano Cream; Spicy Guacamole; Serrano Grits with Cheese; Ceviche Acapulco; Authentic Texas Border Chili; Ceviche Acapulco; Spicy Sweet Potato Won Tons; Baked Vegetable Gumbo Creole; Pico De Gallo NO.3
Links: Epicurious Food Dictionary; MexAssist

Report filed 06.16.98
Last updated 08.16.98

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