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It's extremely hot! It has a Scovilles unit of 50,00 to 100,000, could be 5 to 10 times hotter than a regular Jalapeno.
PLANTING
It prefers well-drained, nutrient-rich soil. Keep soil consistently moist throughout the growing period.
FLAVOUR
Hot with subtly earthy flavour.
CULINARY USE
Widely used in Thai and SE Asian cooking. Hongkongers use it for stir-fry, hotpot, or dip with soy sauce. |