Maelstrom's Farm
Aji Cachucha (Dulce) Peppers - Fresh Picked
Aji Cachucha (Dulce) Peppers - Fresh Picked
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The Aji Cachucha is a Caribbean pepper, also known as Aji Dulce, that resembles a habanero but has virtually no heat, offering a sweet, smoky, and fruity flavor. Its name, "Cachucha," means "hat" in Spanish, describing its cap-like shape. The pepper is essential in Latin American and Caribbean cuisines, particularly for dishes like sofrito, and ripens from green to yellow-orange to red. These sweet-fleshed gems deliver a complex blend of smoky, fruity, and subtly sweet notes that will transform your cooking.
Perfect for These Delicious Uses:
- Stuffed Peppers: Their perfect size and mild flavor make them ideal for stuffing with rice, quinoa, ground meat, cheese, or your favorite grain mixture
- Sofrito Base: Essential ingredient for authentic Caribbean and Latin American sofrito
- Soups & Stews: Add depth and sweetness without overwhelming heat
- Fresh Snacking: Enjoy raw as a healthy, flavorful snack
- Salsas & Sauces: Create mild, family-friendly salsas with incredible flavor
- Bean Dishes: Traditional companion to rice and beans
- Grilled or Roasted: Caramelize their natural sugars for even sweeter flavor
Whether you're making traditional Caribbean dishes or experimenting with new flavors, these versatile peppers bring authentic taste to your kitchen. Their beautiful yellow-orange to red color adds visual appeal to any dish.
Fresh produce is picked on Sundays and shipped on Monday.
