What is Piquillo pepper?

Pepper Piquillo is a type of small red chili pepper with a shape of a similar triangle that is grown in Spain. It has a taste that is slightly sweet and spicy, but it's not really pepper. It is usually harvested twice a year, from September to December and the level of maturity in the harvest affects the taste of pepper. Piquillo pepper is often served roasted, although there are many other methods of preparation, such as their filling or their use in soup. As with most vegetables, Piquillo peppers have a low calorie content and are a good source of fiber and several vitamins. The name piquillo means "a small beak" and the shape of the pepper resembles a bird beak. It has a rounded triangular shape that is slightly curved because it narrows to a sharp point. Piquillo pepper is grown in northern Spain in the Navarro area near the Ebro River. It has a lively, slightly sweet and spicy taste with a little heat.

traditionallyThe time of harvesting for pepper Piquillo occurs twice a year. Peppers are selected manually, usually between September and December. Some growers only harvest when the peppers have reached the peak of maturity and are bright red with a rich shade. Other growers choose peppers in different stages of maturity, so some are red, while others are green or a combination of both colors. When the peppers are green, they had to ripen as little as possible, resulting in a taste that is much sharper with less sweetness.

There are many ways to prepare and serve pepper Piquillo, one of the most common apartments to bake them through open fire and peel the skin. Roasted peppers are packed in jars or noble sales around the world and can enjoy them simple or with a little olive oil and salt. Pixillo's fresh peppers can be used in various recipes; For example, they can be filled with meat, cheese or seafood, as well as fried in olive oil and garlic. PiquIllo peppers can also be used as a ingredient in a number of soups and other meals. They are tasty, nourishing ingredients with high fiber and low calories, except that they are rich in vitamins complex C, A, E and B.