Habanero Yellow
Habanero Yellow is a hot pepper belonging to the species Capsicum chinense, native to the Caribbean. It is one of the hottest peppers in the world and has a fruity, citrus-like flavor. The yellow habanero is similar to the orange habanero, but has a slightly sweeter taste and is slightly less hot. The yellow habanero is often used in Caribbean cuisine and can be used to flavor dishes, but it is important to be careful when handling this pepper because of its intense heat.
Where does Habanero Yellow grow?
Yellow habaneros originally grow in the Caribbean, but are now grown in other parts of the world, including Central and South America, Africa and Asia. These peppers need warm temperatures to grow well, so they are often grown in tropical and subtropical climates. The plants grow best in well-drained, fertile soil and need plenty of water during the growing season.
Where can you buy Habanero Yellow?
In the Netherlands, you can buy yellow habanero mainly in Asian tokos and supermarkets. Since this pepper belongs to the fruit & vegetable category, you can often find it in the Fruit & Vegetable section of the respective toko or supermarket.
The taste
The yellow habanero has a unique flavor described as fruity and citrusy, with a sharp, intense heat. The flavor of the yellow habanero is similar to the orange habanero, but has a slightly sweeter taste and is slightly less hot. The flavor of this pepper can vary depending on the maturity of the pepper and how it is used in a dish. Generally, the yellow habanero is used to flavor dishes and give a spicy kick.
Nutritional value
A yellow habanero is a small pepper, but contains an impressive amount of nutrients. Here are the nutritional values of an average yellow habanero:
– Calories: 18
– Carbohydrates: 4 grams
– Fiber: 2 grams
– Protein: 1 gram
– Fat: 0 grams
– Vitamin C: 70%, Vitamin A: 20% , Vitamin B6: 5%
– Folic acid: 4%
The yellow habanero also contains small amounts of minerals such as potassium, iron and magnesium. Because yellow habaneros are so hot, they are usually used in small quantities, so nutritional value is usually not the most important aspect.
Recipes
Yellow habaneros are often used in Caribbean cuisine to flavor dishes. Below we will explain some of the dishes:
– Caribbean jerk chicken: marinate chicken with a mixture of yellow habanero, ginger, garlic, spring onions, thyme, allspice and cinnamon. Grill the chicken and serve with rice and beans.
– Mango-habanero salsa: mix pieces of mango, red onion, red bell bell pepper, cilantro, lime juice and chopped yellow habanero. Serve as a dip with tortilla chips.
– Spicy Caribbean sauce: mix finely chopped yellow habanero, pineapple, bell bell pepper, onion, vinegar, brown sugar and salt. Simmer the mixture until it thickens and serve as a sauce with meat or fish.
– Habanero-mango margarita: mix tequila, mango juice, lime juice and chopped yellow habanero. Serve in a salt rimmed glass with ice.
Keep in mind that yellow habaneros are very hot, so use them in moderation if you are not used to spicy food.
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