Serrano pepper
Serrano pepper (lat. Capsicum annuum Serrano) is one of the varieties of chili pepper.
Description
Serrano pepper is a plant that produces quite interesting bullet-shaped fruits. The size of each fruit usually does not exceed four centimeters. Initially, all peppers are covered with a shiny light green skin, and as they ripen, the fruits acquire a characteristic bright red color.
Thin partitions located inside the peppers help reduce their pungency, which in turn can significantly expand the scope of their use. In order to get rid of the strong pungency, it is quite enough to remove the internal partitions and tiny seeds from the peppers.
The very first information about this unique pepper appeared in Mexico (in the mountainous regions). And it got its name in honor of the picturesque mountains called the Sierra. By the way, this pepper was very popular among such ancient tribes as the Aztecs, Mayans and Incas.
Where does it grow
Currently, the largest serrano pepper plantations can be found in Latin America and a number of Asian countries.
Application
Serrano peppers can only be used raw if they are still green. Fully ripe and red-colored fruits are not suitable for this purpose — they are usually pickled, salted, or added to various preserves. This treatment helps make the fruit less spicy and more tender. And yet, they still continue to be quite spicy and very tasty.
Excellent sauces are prepared based on serrano pepper, including the famous “salsa”. It is also often added to fish and meat dishes, as well as vegetables and stews. By the way, in addition to the coveted piquancy, these fancy peppers also reward any dish with a very specific crunch.
In addition, serrano pepper fruits are often dried and, crushed, used as an excellent spice. Such spices are especially popular in the cuisine of sultry Mexico.
Serrano pepper is very rich in fiber, which can significantly improve intestinal function and gradually cleanse the body of all kinds of harmful compounds, including decay products. These spicy fruits also contain quite a lot of ascorbic acid and vitamin A, which actively promote the production of endorphins. While eating these bright peppers, a person begins to feel a surge of vigor and strength. And, of course, ascorbic acid is a truly indispensable aid for strengthening the immune system and improving the condition of blood vessels. And it’s much easier to resist viral illnesses and various infections with such an assistant.
Also, regular use of this product has a beneficial effect on blood circulation and helps increase stress resistance and minimize pain. These bright fruits will be excellent helpers for severe stress, depression and nervous diseases.
Contraindications
People with individual intolerance to serrano pepper should avoid using this healthy product. For everyone else, it would be a good idea to control the amount of peppers you consume, since in excess quantities they can lead to damage to the mucous membranes and stomach. It is also important to ensure that the fruits do not come into contact with open wounds or mucous membranes, otherwise severe itching will result. In addition, excessive consumption of this spicy product inevitably leads to heartburn.
And for people suffering from various ailments of the gastrointestinal tract, eating serrano pepper is generally strictly contraindicated.
