它是什么？

One of the hottest chiles in the world (some say the hottest), Scotch bonnets are irregularly shaped with color ranging in shades of green, yellow, orange, and red. This small chile looks very much like a habanero, which is sold in most supermarkets and which is a fine substitute. Some people claim to pick up a hint of sweetness through the fiery punch.

没有吗？

您可以代替Habanero Chiles。

How to choose:

Choose chiles that are shiny and firm pods with strong, uniform color. They should feel dense and heavy for their size; good examples of even the very smallest ones will feel heavier. Avoid chiles that are flaccid, wrinkled, bruised, blemished, or discolored.

How to prep:

Use care when handling Scotch bonnets: wear gloves, remove the seeds and veins, and consider using less to start with.

How to store:

Store Scotch bonnets in the crisper drawer in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Recipes

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  牙买加混蛋猪肉

  This juicy, flavorful pork takes time—a few hours to brine, overnight to marinate, and 7 or 8 hours to smoke. It’s mostly hands off, and well worth it. In Jamaica,…

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  Jerked Cedar-Plank Halibut

  Jerk seasoning, a traditional Caribbean spice rub made with allspice berries, Scotch bonnet chiles, and a host of other herbs and spices, gets a Northwest twist in a Canadian chef’s…

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  Spicy Jerk Pork Chops

  Add some heat to tonight's pork chop dinner. This recipe is based on the fiery Jamaican seasoning known as jerk, made of Scotch bonnet chiles, ground spices, garlic, and herbs.

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  Ajiaco (Colombian Chicken Soup)

  This hearty soup is a specialty of the mountainous region around Bogotá, and one of Colombia's most famous dishes. Aji is traditionally made with chiles that haven’t been seeded, but…

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  Jamaican Jerk Chicken

  If you like very spicy food, add another chile to the jerk seasoning. A typical Jamaican accompaniment is rice and peas.

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  Jamaican Rice & Peas

  This is really a rice and beans dish, but in Jamaica, beans are called peas. It's traditionally served alongside Jerk Chicken or Jerk Pork.

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  Grilled Tuna Steaks with Mango Habanero Mojo

  The floral note of the habaneros is a tremendous partner to the mango, but if you can't find them, substitute another spicy chile. This mojo is also delicious with grilled…