Chilly Pepper

Capsicum Annuum

DESCRIPTION

AND ORIGINS

The word comes from Greek kapto which means spicy, and annuum , all-year around. The Anglo-Saxon chilly  most likely derives from the word "Chile", one of the country in South America where the plants originates. The Spaniards were the first to bring it to Europe, where the herb perfectly adapted to the Mediterranean climate. Chilly Pepper offers a dazzling combination of colors: from bright yellow, to intense red and vivid green. Now, the plant is widely cultivated and is used both as a condiment and as a food preserving ingredient.

USE

IN COOKING

Chilly Pepper's most popular use by far to season meats and sauces. In the Mediterranean diet it is added to extra virgin oiive oil as an appetizing base condiment for pasta. Thanks to its unique pungent flavor, chilly can be used to spice up cooked greens and salads.

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