{"product_id":"rocoto-red-pepper-seeds-canada","title":"Rocoto Red Pepper","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Rocoto Red Pepper (\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eCapsicum pubescens\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) is a unique chili from the Andes region of South America, prized for its fruitiness, thick walls, and substantial heat. It is one of the oldest domesticated chili peppers, cultivated by the Incas over 5,000 years ago, and is a staple in Peruvian and Bolivian cuisine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"U6u95\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAMIABAS\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cb class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSweet, juicy, and fruity, with citrus and sometimes grassy undertones. The flavor is often described as a vibrant, apple-like sweetness combined with a spicy kick.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAMIABAT\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cb class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eHeat:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eModerate to hot, typically ranging from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e30,000 to 100,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU)\u003c\/b\u003e. The heat often has a slow, lingering burn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAMIABAU\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cb class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNative to the Andean highlands of Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador, where it is known by various names, including\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003elocoto\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003emanzano\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAMIABAV\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cb class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis pepper has a thick, juicy flesh similar to a bell pepper and black seeds, a unique characteristic of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eCapsicum pubescens\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003especies. The pods are apple- or pear-shaped and ripen to a vibrant red.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAMIABAW\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cb class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eCulinary Uses:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"U6u95\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAMIABAX\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cb class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eStuffing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe thick walls and large cavity make it ideal for stuffing with meat, cheese, and spices, as in the classic Peruvian dish\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eRocoto Relleno\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAMIABAY\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cb class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eFresh:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIts unique fruity flavor makes it a fantastic addition to salsas, especially in ceviche.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAMIABAZ\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cb class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eSauces and pastes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe pepper's juiciness makes it excellent for creating hot sauces or grinding into a fiery paste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAMIABAa\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cb class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eRoasting:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBecause it retains its moisture, the rocoto is well-suited for roasting or baking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-wiz-rootname=\"ohfaMd\" class=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Casa Verde","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50288052535586,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4401\/7186\/files\/rocoto-red-hot-pepper-peruvian-pepper-casa-verde-microfarm-600x590.jpg?v=1756430663","url":"https:\/\/casaverdeseeds.com\/products\/rocoto-red-pepper-seeds-canada","provider":"Casa Verde Seed Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}