The Guindilla pepper is a chili pepper grown and processed primarily in the Basque Country, which straddles the borders between France and Spain, both of which influence the area’s cooking techniques. It is a popular pepper used in cocktail making, or often served alongside cheeses and paired with white wine as an appetizer or snack. It is considered a spicy treat and highly valued in the Basque region, and while the region loves a big variety of local peppers, guindillas are among the most popular. The peppers are usually picked early to be pickled in white wine vinegar, giving them their desirous tang. They look a bit like a green variety of a long red cayenne pepper, though much milder in heat and flavor. The pickled peppers, which are much more common, are tangy and light. The pepper flesh is tender and the skin quite thin, making them ideal for garnishing certain cocktails, especially a Bloody Mary drink. They are also popular as part of a tapas platter and often used for flavoring oils. They are more comparable in both heat and flavor to banana peppers, though more delicate in flavor.
Where to Buy Guindilla Peppers?
Outside of Spain, you can purchase guindilla peppers in pickled form for incorporating into various dishes. Do a search for “Guindilla peppers”, “pickled guindilla peppers”, or “piparras” for purveyors. Or, try this link - Buy Guindilla Peppers (affiliate link, my friends!) If you have any questions, feel free to contact me anytime.
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