Description
Species: Annuum, Easy to grow, High yield, Mid Heat, Rare
Belonging to the Capsicum annuum species, the Spaghetti Chilli enchants with its slender, wrinkled pods, offering a delightful culinary experience.
Taste Profile
With a flavour akin to fresh sweet peas, the Spaghetti Chilli imparts a pleasing sweetness to dishes, enriching stir-fries, salads, and snacks with its delectable taste. For a detailed taste experience, a chilli tasting video is available for better understanding.
Heat Level
Offering a medium heat, this chilli adds a gentle kick to recipes without overwhelming the palate, appealing to both adventurous eaters and those with milder preferences. It is rated around 7,000 to 10,000 SHU on the Scoville scale.
Texture and Appearance
The pods, ranging from 20-30 cm in length, feature thin walls and a wrinkled surface, facilitating easy drying. Their transformation from green to vibrant red signals full maturity, adding visual appeal to any dish or garden.
Size of Plant
Growing to heights of 60-70 cm in pots and larger when cultivated in the ground, the Spaghetti Chilli presents an impressive sight, flourishing abundantly to provide ample harvests.
Culinary Uses
Versatile in the kitchen, the Spaghetti Chilli enhances a myriad of dishes, whether stir-fried, pickled, tossed in salads, or enjoyed as a standalone snack, infusing each recipe with its delightful flavour and gentle heat.
Growing and Care
Thriving in both pot and ground environments, the Spaghetti Chilli demands minimal maintenance while offering exceptional yields. Regular watering and adequate sunlight foster healthy growth, ensuring a bountiful harvest of flavourful pods.
Fun Facts
- The Spaghetti Chilli is often used as a decorative element in dishes due to its unique shape.
- It’s a favourite for homemade chilli oil due to its manageable heat level and distinct flavour.
- In some regions, it’s referred to as “Cow Horn Pepper” due to its shape resembling a cow’s horn.
