Aji Cachucha, Aji Dulce, or Rocotillo

Appears in
Eating Cuban

By Beverly Cox and Martin Jacobs

Published 2006

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Small red, yellow, or green pattypan squash–shaped chiles. They look a lot like habaneros, but are mild to moderately hot in flavor. If they are not available, substitute sweet bell peppers or a medium-hot chile such as Anaheim.