Afghan
- Origin
- Afghanistan
- Scoville Heat Units
- 25 000 - 50 000 SHU
- Flavor
- Peppery
- Color
- Green to red
- Shape
- Long and thin
Description
The Afghan pepper is a cayenne-type chili from Afghanistan producing long, thin fruits that ripen from green to red. It has a sharp, pungent, slightly bitter flavor that intensifies when dried. Commonly ground into powder or flakes, it is widely used in Central Asian and Middle Eastern cuisine.