Chieftain^® Wild Rice Company

DE ARBOL, FIRST QUALITY

Description:

Chili De Arbol (ARE-bowl) is Spanish for “small tree” and that describes this sassy looking pepper with woody stems attached to the pod.  These beautiful red chiles are thought to have derived from the Cayenne pepper and related to the Pequin.  Slender and tapered, this chili is also called “birds beak” or “rat tail”.  Easily dried and extremely colorful, they can be used to decorate craftwork or make wreaths, flavor oils and vinegars or add heat and flavor to your favorite cuisine.  These Chiles grown on a lush plant with thick, woody stems.  The De Arbol range in size from 2-3 inches long and about ¼ to 3/8 inch in diameter.  Chile De Arbol is thin fleshed with a mild grassy flavor that is smoky and extremely hot.  Approx. Scoville heat units 15,000 - 30,000.

Suggested Use:

Use anywhere you want to add intense heat.  Throw some De Arbol into chili, Salsa, hot sauces, tacos, stir-fry, curry, soups, stews and chutneys for a heated adventure!