Baklouti pepper

The Baklouti pepper (Arabic: بقلوطي‎, romanized: baqlūṭī) is a variety of the chili pepper (Capsicum annuum) found in the Maghreb region.[1][2] It is the main ingredient of the harissa, a very popular sauce in Tunisian cuisine made from smoked ground pepper.[3] It is named after the city of Bekalta.[4]

Baklouti
SpeciesCapsicum annuum
CultivarBaklouti
OriginTunisia
Heat Medium
Scoville scale1,000–5,000 SHU

Baklouti peppers are elongated, about 15 to 20 centimeters in length, with slightly curved pods and mild flavor.[5]

It is also a key ingredient in Tunisian Lablabi.[5]

References
  1. Vargas, Inaraquel Miranda (2017-07-31). Taste Memento: Short Stories of Food & Travel. Gatekeeper Press. ISBN 978-1-61984-759-0.
  2. "Baklouti Pepper: An Interesting Read For You". Gardening Brain. 2020-02-08. Retrieved 2021-01-05.
  3. @NatGeoUK (2019-08-16). "Breaking bread: coastal cuisine and family feasts in Tunisia". National Geographic. Retrieved 2021-01-05.
  4. Agier, Michel; Copans, Jean; Morice, Alain (1987-01-01). Classes ouvrières d'Afrique noire: études réunies et présentées par M. Agier, J. Copans et A. Morice (in French). KARTHALA Editions. ISBN 978-2-86537-168-6.
  5. "Tunisian Baklouti Peppers". Specialty Produce. Retrieved 2021-01-05.
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