Siling mahaba

Siling Mahaba is a type of chili pepper native to the Philippines. It is also known as Filipino long green pepper, and is a common ingredient in many traditional Filipino dishes.

Description

The Siling Mahaba is a long, slender pepper, typically green in color, although it can turn red when fully ripe. It measures about 3 to 5 inches in length and about half an inch in width. The pepper is known for its mild to moderate heat, which is less intense than that of other chili peppers such as the bird's eye chili or the habanero.

Culinary Uses

In Filipino cuisine, Siling Mahaba is used in a variety of dishes. It is a key ingredient in Sinigang, a sour soup, and Bicol Express, a spicy pork dish. The pepper is also often used in adobo, a popular Filipino dish made with meat, vinegar, soy sauce, and spices.

In addition to its use in cooking, Siling Mahaba is also often eaten raw, as a side dish or condiment. It can be served with vinegar and soy sauce, or chopped and mixed with tomatoes and onions to make a spicy salsa.

Cultivation

Siling Mahaba is typically grown in tropical climates, and is particularly well-suited to the warm, humid conditions of the Philippines. The plant is a perennial, and can produce peppers year-round in the right conditions. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

See Also

• Capsicum
• Capsicum frutescens
• Capsicum annuum
• List of Capsicum cultivars