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Maui Onions
Two characteristics set the Maui onion apart from other yellow onions: the high sugar and high moisture content of its flesh.
Fingerling Russian Banana Potatoes
Although very petit in size, fingerlings are fully mature when harvested, thus they should not to be confused with new potatoes, potatoes that are harvested when immature.
Seasons/Availability
Dried Japanese chile peppers are typically available year round.
Description/Taste
Dark reddish-brown with a pointed tip and wide body, dried Japanese chiles--or "Japones" chiles are native to Mexico but important in Szechwan cooking because of their fiery flavor. 5-6 Scoville heat units (15,000 to 35,000).
Nutritional Value
Dried Japanese chiles contain vitamin A, C, the B vitamins and significant amounts of iron, thiamine, niacin, magnesium and riboflavin. Chiles are cholesterol-free, saturated fat-free, low calorie, low sodium, and high in fiber.
Applications
Use in traditional Szechwan, Thai and other Asian dishes whole or ground, roasted, browned, whole or broken, in a dry pan or hot oven. Mince and add to breads, sauces, and relishes. Use in Thai basil curry and hot peanut sauces and hot soups. Crush and add to stir fry dishes.
Geography/History
The name "Japones" may refer to a Japanese cultivar or may have come from the word for "capones" that applies to chiles that have had their veins and seeds removed. It is primarily used to make cayenne pepper seasoning.
Dried Japanese chile peppers are typically available year round.
Description/Taste
Dark reddish-brown with a pointed tip and wide body, dried Japanese chiles--or "Japones" chiles are native to Mexico but important in Szechwan cooking because of their fiery flavor. 5-6 Scoville heat units (15,000 to 35,000).
Nutritional Value
Dried Japanese chiles contain vitamin A, C, the B vitamins and significant amounts of iron, thiamine, niacin, magnesium and riboflavin. Chiles are cholesterol-free, saturated fat-free, low calorie, low sodium, and high in fiber.
Applications
Use in traditional Szechwan, Thai and other Asian dishes whole or ground, roasted, browned, whole or broken, in a dry pan or hot oven. Mince and add to breads, sauces, and relishes. Use in Thai basil curry and hot peanut sauces and hot soups. Crush and add to stir fry dishes.
Geography/History
The name "Japones" may refer to a Japanese cultivar or may have come from the word for "capones" that applies to chiles that have had their veins and seeds removed. It is primarily used to make cayenne pepper seasoning.
