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Dry Goods, Spices
The best seeds are planted in May. Superb flowers then bear fruits which
ripen in the summer sun. Once they have been picked, the peppers are
dried naturally, baked in the oven, then ground down to obtain the
powdered spice.
A Basque navigator, who accompanied Christopher Columbus, imported the
plants from South America, introducing them to the exceptional soil of
Espelette in the Basque region of S.W. France. There, it flourished in its
new surroundings between the sea and the mountains as a result of
knowledge handed down from generation to generation in just ten Basque
villages.
Rich in Vitamin C, this spice has antiseptic qualities. It stimulates appetite and helps digestion.
Rich in Vitamin C, this spice has antiseptic qualities. It stimulates appetite and helps digestion.
- AOC Protected.
Vive le Pays Basque!!!
By Frenchie
from yonkers, ny on 10/31/2008
from yonkers, ny on 10/31/2008
Gift:
No
Pros:
Exotic, Flavorful, Healthy, Non Perishable
Best Uses:
Baking, Cooking, Seasoning
Describe Yourself:
Chef, Simple Tastes
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments about Espelette Chilli Pepper AOC:
This spice is hard to find in the US and though it is so healthy and tasty. I use it instead of black/white pepper which is not so good for you.
Very easy to use in your cooking or in your hot chocolate to spice it up!
A Novice Tries Espelette Chili Pepper
By Mary from Massachusetts on 3/7/2007
Pros:
Exotic, Flavorful, Fresh, Healthy, Non Perishable
Best Uses:
Cooking
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments about Espelette Chilli Pepper AOC:
This was my first experience with Espelette Chili Pepper and it was very, very good. I was following a recipe for a Chicken Braise from Daniel Boulud and it gave the recipe that unique Basque heat and flavor.