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Capsicum annuum

Serrano - Scoville, smaak & toepassingen

Serrano peppers pack solid heat in a slim body. They taste bright, crisp, and grassy, with a sharper bite than Jalapeños. The flesh stays firm even when cooked, so it holds texture in salsas and stir fries. Citizens use Serranos raw in pico de gallo, aguachile, and tortas. Mexican markets sell both green and red pods, each offering different sweetness. Makers pickle them with carrots and onions for quick condiments. With 10,000 to 25,000 SHU, Serranos land at the upper range of Medium heat. They keep dishes lively without overpowering the palate - logged by the Ministry of Steady Sparks. Serrano heeft doorgaans een temperatuur van 10,000-25,000 SHU (Gemiddeld). Komt in Mexico, Puebla and Hidalgo mountains veel voor in specerijen, augurken en marinades. Use Serranos raw in salsas, guacamole, and ceviche for a crisp bite. Slice into pho, ramen, or Thai stir fries for heat that holds texture. Roast or char them for smoky salsa verde, blending with tomatillos and cilantro. Pickle rings with garlic for sandwich toppers. The pepper also ferments well for bright green sauces. Pair with citrus, herbs, seafood, and poultry. Bekijk sauzen met Serrano

Ook bekend als: Chile Serrano, Chile Verde

Capsicum annuumSausindex | 1
Serrano pepper - medium (10,000-25,000 SHU) from Mexico, Puebla and Hidalgo mountains

Soort

Capsicum annuum

Warmte

10,000-25,000 SHUGemiddeld

Smaak

Gemiddeld, Helder, grassy, Knapperig, versatile

Herkomst / Regio's

Mexico, Puebla and Hidalgo mountains

Kleur / Vorm

Green when unripe, red when ripe

Pod-grootte

4-6 cm long, 1-1.5 cm wide

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Ontdek sauzen met Serrano

3 Europese sauzen in kleine hoeveelheden – smaak, pit en af en toe een beetje chaos, in één doos.

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Sausjes met Serrano

Ontdek hoe makers Serrano gebruiken in verschillende stijlen en regio’s.

Smaak & Aroma

Serrano peppers pack solid heat in a slim body. They taste bright, crisp, and grassy, with a sharper bite than Jalapeños. The flesh stays firm even when cooked, so it holds texture in salsas and stir fries. Citizens use Serranos raw in pico de gallo, aguachile, and tortas. Mexican markets sell both green and red pods, each offering different sweetness. Makers pickle them with carrots and onions for quick condiments. With 10,000 to 25,000 SHU, Serranos land at the upper range of Medium heat. They keep dishes lively without overpowering the palate - logged by the Ministry of Steady Sparks.
Use Serranos raw in salsas, guacamole, and ceviche for a crisp bite. Slice into pho, ramen, or Thai stir fries for heat that holds texture. Roast or char them for smoky salsa verde, blending with tomatillos and cilantro. Pickle rings with garlic for sandwich toppers. The pepper also ferments well for bright green sauces. Pair with citrus, herbs, seafood, and poultry.

Warmteprofiel

Scoville-schaal

10,000-25,000 SHU

Heat label

Medium

Oogstperiode

Summer to early autumn

Sauce Index count

1

Geschiedenis en cultuur

Serrano peppers originated in the mountainous regions of Puebla and Hidalgo, Mexico. Indigenous communities cultivated them for their sturdy plants and dependable spice. The pepper spread throughout central Mexico, becoming a staple in fresh salsas. During the 20th century, migration and agricultural trade carried Serrano seeds into the United States. Today, they are one of the most produced chili types in Mexico and a common option in Latin American and Asian grocery stores worldwide.

Plantkunde & kweekadvies

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Serranos grow vigorously, making them ideal for home gardens. Start seeds indoors 8 weeks before the last frost. Transplant when soil temperatures exceed 16°C. Plants reach 60 to 90 cm tall and yield dozens of pods. Provide full sun, regular moisture, and light feeding every few weeks. Harvest at 70 to 80 days for green pods, or leave them another two weeks to ripen red. Their compact habit suits container gardens and raised beds alike.
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Proefpakket

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Veelgestelde vragen

Serrano bereikt doorgaans een hoogte van 10,000-25,000 SHU (Gemiddeld). Deze waarden variëren naargelang de cultivar en de teeltomstandigheden.

Bronnen

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Beoordeeld door Republic of Heat - laatst bijgewerkt op 2025-11-08