Rocoto Chile (AKA Manzano)

This chile pepper originated in the mountains of South America and Mexico. Because of their appearance they are often called “Manzano” which means apple chile. This pepper can only be grown in these regions at elevations above 5000′ therefore making these very rare in the US.These chiles are unique in that they are the only ones that have black seeds. They are very hot and meaty. Rocotos are chopped and used in salsas or sometimes stuffed with cheese and meat and then baked.

Appetizers

  1. Cebiche de Atun
  2. Mussels (Peruvian Style)
  3. Peruvian Marinated Shrimp
  4. Peruvian Stuffed Avocados
  5. Peruvian Tiradito of White Sea Bass
  6. Shrimp Cocktail with Rocoto Chile Dipping Sauce
  7. Stuffed Rocotos

Main Dish

  1. Aji De Gallina (Peruvian Spicy Chicken)
  2. Basil, Chile, and Garlic Spaghetti
  3. Chicken Cazuela
  4. Grilled Sea Bass with Rocoto Sauce
  5. Lomo Saltado
  6. Peruvian Chicken with Plums
  7. Peruvian Tuna Casserole (Tuna Causa)
  8. Pineapple Chile Chicken
  1. Pollo Al Ajo Estilo Peruano (Peruvian Garlic Chicken)
  2. Prawns Aglio e Olio
  3. Rocoto Rellenos
  4. Rocotos Rellenos
  5. Shrimp Escabeche
  6. Shrimp with Curry Leaves
  7. Southern Thai Style Savory Eggs Mousse

Others

  1. Aji (Andean-Style Chile Paste)
  2. Hot Chile Olive Oil
  3. Mexican Apple Chile Relish

Salsas

  1. Fresh Rocoto Salsa
  2. Orange-Cilantro Salsa
  3. Papaya and Red Onion-Rocoto Salsa
  4. Randy's Mazano Salsa
  5. Rocoto Salsa Preserves
  1. Salsa de Venezuela
  2. Xnipec (Tomato-Manzano Salsa)

Sauces

  1. Momofuku Fish Sauce Vinaigrette
  2. Passion Fruit-Aji Sauce

Side Dishes

  1. Andean Potatoes

Soups

  1. Chicken Mulligatawny Soup
  2. Spicy Peanut-Squash Soup
  3. Yellow Tomato Gazpacho Soup