Charapita

Description

The Charapita is a tiny Peruvian wild pepper from the Amazon rainforest and one of the world's most expensive peppers by weight. Its minuscule round pods, no larger than a pea, ripen to vivid yellow with a distinctive fruity and citrusy flavor paired with lively moderate heat. A prized ingredient in upscale Peruvian cuisine, it is used fresh to season ceviche, tiraditos, and traditional Amazonian dishes.