It is called rocoto (Quechua, rukutu, ruqutu) in Peru and Ecuador, locoto in Bolivia and Argentina (Aymara, luqutu), and in Mexico manzano (Spanish for "appletree") pepper for its apple …

The rocoto pepper (a.k.a. locoto pepper) may resemble a bell pepper in shape, but underneath the hood it’s one chili that’s full of surprises. There’s juiciness and meatiness to this chili - …

Capsicum pubescens es una especie de planta herbácea, incluido su fruto, del género Capsicum (familia Solanaceae) utilizado como condimento picante en la cocina de la gastronomía …

Dec 19, 2023 · Capsicum pubescens is a popular pepper variety found in many parts of the world. Known also as rocoto, manzano or locoto peppers, they are native to countries such as …

Aug 24, 2021 · Rocoto peppers are important to Bolivian and Peruvian cuisine. These peppers tend to get consumed while fresh because of the thickness of the pods making them hard to …

Originating from Ecuador, the Locoto chilli, a member of the Pubescens family, boasts distinct characteristics akin to Rocoto Red and Manzano chillies. This variety is renowned for its …

Sep 29, 2022 · Think the nuance of a bell pepper with the juiciness of a tomato but the heat of a habanaro and you get the basic flavor outline of a rocoto pepper. It has a bit of grassy …

Jun 5, 2024 · Rocoto peppers all come from the Capsicum pubescens species. In Mexico, it is known as “chile manzano.” In Spanish, manzano means “apple tree,” and these chilies do …

The Rocoto Pepper has thick walls, resembles a miniature bell pepper or golf ball-sized apple, although the shape and size can range significantly with Rocotos, as can the heat. Colors are …

Dec 15, 2022 · Rocoto peppers are South American hot peppers in the Capsicum pubescens species. They are famous for their medium heat, juiciness, longevity as a perennial pepper, …