Long Red Capsicum Pepper Box

Description

Long Red Capsicum Pepper Box is the full-box, catering-sized quantity of this mild, sweet long pepper used to build colour and body into West African stew bases. Blended with tomatoes and onions, it forms the foundation of jollof rice, fried rice and stewed meat or fish sauces — a practical bulk buy for caterers, large families or batch cooking.

How to prepare

• Rinse thoroughly under cold running water.
• Deseed and roughly chop, then blend with tomatoes and onions for a smooth stew base, or slice and fry for a chunkier sauce.

Perfect for

• Catering-scale stew and jollof rice base
• Fried rice
• Stewed fish and meat sauces

Storage

• Store in the fridge crisper drawer and use within 5-7 days, or blend and freeze in batches for longer keeping.

Frequently asked

Is the full box good value for catering?

Yes — buying the full box works out cheaper per kilo than the half box, and surplus can be blended and frozen in batches.

Are these spicy?

No — long red capsicum peppers are mild and sweet.