Chili peppers are used throughout the region to spice up food. There are several varieties of peppers, which fluctuate from sweet, to sour, to extremely hot. Depending on specific dishes, different varieties of peppers would be used. Some examples are as follows:
Chili, also known as chili peppers, originated in Central and South America. Specifically, it is believed to have originated in Mexico thousands of years ago.
Chili peppers are native to Central America, Mexico, and parts of South America. They were brought to Europe by Spanish explorers. Once spread throughout the world, they use chili peppers to flavor beans, soups, meat, stews, sauces, and countless other dishes. In Mexico, people eat chili peppers as a snack, in hot chocolate, with cheese, in jams, on sandwiches, and as an ingredient in a variety of dishes. One of the favorite ways to eat chili peppers is the chilaquiles, a stuffed pepper dish made of eggs, pork, cheese, and diced chili peppers. Do visit Chilemonster to buy fresh New Mexico chilies.
Yes. Chilli peppers were actually 'domesticated' in Mexico.
Mexico
They are thought to have originated in both North and South America.
Chili peppers are native to the Americas, specifically originating from regions in Central and South America.
Just like every culture in Mesoamerica (Central ans Southern Mexico, the Yucatan Peninsula and most of Central America), Zapotec's main crop was corn (maize), followed by chili peppers and beans. Other crops included cocoa and several varieties of squash.
New Mexico
Right. Chili peppers were first grown there.
Chili peppers are a major agriculture crop in New Mexico.
There are two of them: tortillas and chili peppers.
Some of the peppers that may be included in a chili recipe are chili, cayenne, and jalapeno peppers. Bell peppers are often pretty popular in chili recipes as well.