What is scotch bonnet?
Scotch bonnet
A squat, very hot Caribbean chili, a close cousin of the habanero, with a sweet, fruity flavor.
What it tastes like
Blazing heat with a fruity, almost apple and cherry sweetness behind it.
Where you’ll see it
Jamaican jerk, Caribbean pepper sauces, curries, escovitch fish and West African stews.
Related words
- habanero
- bird's eye chili
- allspice