2016年3月21日 · The rocoto pepper (a.k.a. locoto pepper) may resemble a bell pepper in shape, but underneath the hood it’s one chili that’s full of surprises. There’s juiciness and meatiness to this chili - more akin to a tomato than a pepper - that’s set ablaze with surprising heat.

It is called rocoto (Quechua, rukutu, ruqutu) in Peru and Ecuador, locoto in Bolivia and Argentina (Aymara, luqutu), and in Mexico manzano (Spanish for "appletree") pepper for its apple-shaped fruit. Of all the domesticated species in the genus Capsicum , it is the least widespread and most genetically distinct.

Rocoto Relleno is one of the most popular dishes in Peruvian cuisine. Make these delicious stuffed peppers that are both spicy hot and truly flavorful.

2024年3月12日 · Aji rocoto is an indispensable ingredient in Peruvian food. Its importance has extended from the time of the Incas to this day, captivating the palates of its consumers with its spicy and unique flavor that generates pleasure.

2021年8月24日 · Rocoto peppers are important to Bolivian and Peruvian cuisine. These peppers tend to get consumed while fresh because of the thickness of the pods making them hard to dry properly. They also appear in hot sauces and spicy salsas, or feature as rocotos rellenos when prepared as stuffed and baked dishes including meats and cheeses.

2024年10月29日 · A rocoto pepper is a round, spicy chili native to Peru and other Andean regions, known for its intense heat and unique flavor profile. Unlike most chili peppers, rocoto has thick walls similar to a bell pepper and is characterized by its bright colors—ranging from red and orange to yellow—and its distinctive black seeds.

2022年9月29日 · What Is Rocoto Pepper? This is one cool pepper, though the flavor is more of a spicy apple-tomato hybrid. While many capsicums need heat and sun in order to thrive, this South American pepper does great in its not-so-hot home of the Andes Mountains of Peru, where it can survive a mild frost and cooler temperatures.

El Rocoto Peruano: Picante de Tradición, Sabor y Salud Perú, tierra de diversidad culinaria y riqueza gastronómica, es conocido por sus sabores intensos y variados. Entre los ingredientes que destacan en la cocina peruana, el rocoto ocupa un lugar especial.

2023年4月4日 · The rocoto pepper, also known as aji rocoto or uchu, is a hot pepper that has been cultivated in Peru for thousands of years. It belongs to the species Capsicum pubescens and is one of the oldest domesticated chili peppers in the Americas.

2012年12月13日 · Rocotos Rellenos, or “stuffed Rocotos” is a famous dish from Arequipa, in the south of the country. They are filled with a beef, onion and ground peanut mixture, and served with a creamy potato gratin.