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White Corn
White corn is a sweet corn variety. Its ears are wrapped in tightly layered pale lime green to white husks. One ear of corn can contain up to 400 kernels growing in rows lengthwise.
Cantaloupe Melon
The cantaloupe is defined by two elements: its roughly netted stone and green colored skin and its aromatic orange-coral colored flesh. When perfectly ripe, the flesh is juicy, unctuous and sweet.
Seasons/Availability
Orange habañero chilies are available year round.
Description/Taste
The orange habanero is the ripe version of the green habanero. Characteristically lantern-shaped, it is about one to two-and-one-half inches long and one to two inches in diameter. As one of the hottest chiles in the world, the orange habanero is at least 50 times hotter than the jalapeño. They have a distinctively sweet, tropical fruity flavor and an apricot aroma. Scoville units: 10 (100,000-300,000)
Nutritional Value
Orange habanero 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
Habanero chile peppers mix especially well with foods containing tropical fruits or tomatoes. Add diced habanero to achiote paste and use as a rub for pork. Combine roasted, pureed pumpkin seeds with tomatoes and diced habanero for a spicy dip or toss with chopped tomatoes and garlic for salsa. Add habanero to sauteed beef, onions, tomato and beans for chili. Habanero peppers will keep, refrigerated, for up to two weeks.
Geography/History
The name Habanero, means "from Havana" or "Havana-like." One of the world's hottest chiles, they are believed to have originated in Cuba and then take to the Yucatan Peninsula, where about 1,500 tons are harvested annually. They are also grown in Belize, Costa Rica, Texas, and California. In June 2010, the Mexican states of Yucatan, Campeche and Quintana Roo were awarded a "Denominacion de Origen" for the habanero by the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property of the Ministry of Economy.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Orange Habanero Chile Peppers. One
is easiest, three is harder.
Orange habañero chilies are available year round.
Description/Taste
The orange habanero is the ripe version of the green habanero. Characteristically lantern-shaped, it is about one to two-and-one-half inches long and one to two inches in diameter. As one of the hottest chiles in the world, the orange habanero is at least 50 times hotter than the jalapeño. They have a distinctively sweet, tropical fruity flavor and an apricot aroma. Scoville units: 10 (100,000-300,000)
Nutritional Value
Orange habanero 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
Habanero chile peppers mix especially well with foods containing tropical fruits or tomatoes. Add diced habanero to achiote paste and use as a rub for pork. Combine roasted, pureed pumpkin seeds with tomatoes and diced habanero for a spicy dip or toss with chopped tomatoes and garlic for salsa. Add habanero to sauteed beef, onions, tomato and beans for chili. Habanero peppers will keep, refrigerated, for up to two weeks.
Geography/History
The name Habanero, means "from Havana" or "Havana-like." One of the world's hottest chiles, they are believed to have originated in Cuba and then take to the Yucatan Peninsula, where about 1,500 tons are harvested annually. They are also grown in Belize, Costa Rica, Texas, and California. In June 2010, the Mexican states of Yucatan, Campeche and Quintana Roo were awarded a "Denominacion de Origen" for the habanero by the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property of the Ministry of Economy.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Miguel's Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-759-1843 |
| Stingaree | San Diego CA | 619-544-0867 |
| Offshore Sports Grill | San Diego CA | 619-276-2253 |
| Paradise Point Resort Barefoot | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| The Glass Door | San Diego CA | 619-544-0164 |
| Searsucker | San Diego CA | 619-233-7327 |
| Happy Pantry | San Diego CA | 858-449-4666 |
| Craft and Commerce (Sekscobra Inc.) | San Diego CA | 619-962-5935 |
| Miguel's 4S Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
| Paradise Point Resort Baleen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Lil Piggy's | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Orange Habanero Chile Peppers. One
is easiest, three is harder.
