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habanero chile

[ ah-bah-NEH-roh ]

This distinctively flavored, extremely hot CHILE is small and lantern-shaped. It's native to the Caribbean, the Yucatan and the north coast of South America. The habanero ranges from light green to bright orange when ripe. It's generally used for sauces in both its fresh and dried form.

© Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995 based on THE FOOD LOVER'S COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.

Comments
janet 
jun. 12, 2009 9:32 am
OH MAN!!!! Is that not the best pepper for us chili heads??? Use it on anything and everything. . . Even icecream. . . Ha! The hottest ever!
 
 
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