Fresh Jalapeno Chillies (5 fruits)

This is probably the most well known of chillies. Very versatile with medium heat, fruits 3" long. Ideal for nachos, stuffing for 'poppers', salsas, pickling and general cooking.

Information

Amount: minimum 5 fruits (but will vary throughout the season).

Colour: green

Flavour: fresh green bell pepper flavour, but with heat.

Heat: 6,000 - 8,000 SHUs

Recipe

Poppers - Slice fruits in half lengthwise, de-seed, fill halves with cream cheese, re-assemble chillies, dip is whisked egg, dip in breadcrumbs. Put in freezer for 2 hours, then deep fry and drain. Serve warm. 

Storage

Fresh chillies keep for a couple of weeks in the fridge. All chillies freeze well and slicing and pickling is another way to preserve chillies.