Rocoto Chilli Paste 225g by Chatica

Rocoto is a wonderfully fruity very hot chilli not normally commercially available

The Rocoto Chilli Paste provides this chilli in easy to use form, use an ingredient in any sauce especially Italian, mix with mayo on cheese salad sandwiches and more

Ingredients : Aji Rocoto, water, potato starch, salt, ascorbic acid (E300) and potassium sorbate (E202).

Produced in Mexico

Rocoto Chilli Paste 225g by Chatica - Quick Reference

• What is it? A smooth paste made with Aji Rocoto chilli for convenient everyday cooking.
• Flavour: Bright, juicy and distinctly fruity, followed by a strong chilli heat.
• Heat level: Hot to very hot.
• Common uses: Stir into sauces, stews, soups, marinades, mayonnaise, sandwich fillings and cheese-based dishes.
• Pairs well with: Tomato, cheese, potato, chicken, pork, citrus and fresh-tasting sauces.
• How to use: Begin with a small amount, mix well and increase gradually to control the heat.
• Comparison: Fruitier and often juicier in character than many hot dried chillies, with a different profile from tropical Habanero.
• Storage: Refrigerate after opening and follow the label instructions.
• Good to know: Rocoto belongs to Capsicum pubescens and traditionally produces thick-fleshed pods with black seeds, making it quite different from the more familiar annuum and chinense chillies.