Dried Chile Tepin Whole Chili Pods - Chiltepin - 0.25 oz

Dried Chile Tepin Whole Chile Pods - Chiltepin .25 oz

Chile Tepin by Ranchero is one of the hottest and smallest chili peppers. Common names for Chile Tepin include chiltepin, chiltepe, and chiletepin. The Chile Tepin peppers are also nicknamed "bird's eye" peppers, rank high in heat level. Chile enthusiasts argue that Chile Tepin is hotter than the Red Savina habanero or Habanero pepper. Arrebatado (rapid or violent) is what the heat of the Chile Tepin is called in Mexico because, while the heat is intense, it does not last very long. Chile Tepin is similar to Chile Piquin, they are both very popular and eaten either fresh or dried. The hottest part of Chile tepin are the seeds and ribs. By removing some or all of the seeds or ribs will reduce the heat of the chili. Chile Tepin peppers are used as hot pepper seasoning stews, sauces, bean dishes and soups in Hispanic, Indian and Asian Foods. You'll find Chile Tepin is available dried, fresh and in powder form. Chile Tepin will last for up to a week if stored unwrapped in the refrigerator. Avoid storing Chile Tepin in plastic because they will retain moisture and cause them to rot.

Chiltepin Scoville Units SHU - 60,000 - 85,000.