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Chilli Pepper
- Often slender fruit tapering to a point
- Green or red depending on maturity
- Thin walls with white seed-bearing ribs
Vegetables
Chilli Pepper
Often slender fruit tapering to a point; Green or red depending on maturity; Thin walls with white seed-bearing ribs.
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3 identity clues
- Often slender fruit tapering to a point
- Green or red depending on maturity
- Thin walls with white seed-bearing ribs
Names in other languages
- 繁體中文
- 辣椒
- English
- Chilli Pepper
- Bahasa Indonesia
- Cabai
- Tagalog
- Siling maanghang
How to identify it
Check these features together: Often slender fruit tapering to a point; Green or red depending on maturity; Thin walls with white seed-bearing ribs. Colour alone is not sufficient. For packaged Chilli Pepper, confirm the name, ingredients or intended use on the original label. Ask the vendor about loose food; never taste to identify it.
Common confusion
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Bell Pepper
- Bell-shaped hollow fruit with lobes
- May be green, red or yellow
- Thick crisp walls around a white seed core
How to identify it
Chilli Pepper: Often slender fruit tapering to a point. For Bell Pepper, look for bell-shaped hollow fruit with lobes. Confirm the original name, ingredients or use as well; colour does not make the products interchangeable.
Common Hong Kong household uses
Finely chop a small amount to add heat to dishes.
Choosing & preparing
Confirm the variety and requested heat level; trim and cut, then wash hands and avoid touching eyes.
Storage
Keep dry, refrigerate as appropriate for the produce and use promptly; reject mould, rot or abnormal slime.
Helper tip
For Chilli Pepper, check often slender fruit tapering to a point. If uncertain, verify the label or ask the employer before using it.
Useful market phrase
唔該，我想要辣椒，請幫我確認名稱同用途。Meaning: I would like Chilli Pepper, please. Help me confirm its name and use.
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