Siling Haba
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- Origin
- Philippines
- Scoville Heat Units
- 1 000 - 10 000 SHU
- Flavor
- Mild, Grassy
- Color
- Light green
- Shape
- Long and thin
Description
The Siling Haba (meaning "long pepper" in Filipino) is a staple chili of Philippine cuisine producing slender light green pods of 13-18 cm with mild heat of 1,000-10,000 SHU and a fresh grassy flavor. Also known as finger chili it is essential in sinigang kare-kare and other Filipino dishes adding subtle warmth without overpowering other flavors.