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Japones Pepper: Sharp, Fiery, Straightforward Heat
The small dried chile that brings serious spice.
SMALL CHILE, BIG HEAT
Japones Pepper, the Chile for Serious Heat
Japones peppers are small, slender dried chiles known for their sharp, clean heat and subtle smokiness. Closely related to chile de árbol, japones is a go-to for salsas, oils, and dishes that need reliable, no-nonsense spice. At Latin Specialties, we source japones peppers for consistent heat and quality, case after case.
Sharp, fiery, and straightforward—japones pepper is heat you can count on.
Dried Japonés,Slender Chile for Salsas and Oils
A thin, bright red chile with clean, lingering heat.
Peanut salsa recipe
Salsa de Cacahuate
Chiles fried in oil with garlic and peanuts, then blended into a rich, spicy, nutty salsa.
Ingredients
- 15 dried Latin Specialties Japones chiles, stemmed
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 4 cloves Latin Specialties Garlic
- ½ cup peanuts
- 1 ½ cups water
- Salt, to taste
Method
- Heat the oil over medium heat. Fry the chiles and garlic for 1 to 2 minutes, then remove with a slotted spoon.
- Fry the peanuts in the same oil until golden, about 2 minutes.
- Blend the chiles, garlic and peanuts with the water and a good pinch of salt until smooth. Keep refrigerated for up to a week.
TipFry the chiles for no more than a minute or two: they go from fragrant to bitter very fast.
From Field to Your Table
Sourcing
Trusted growers deliver consistent, quality japones pepper
Quality & Safety
Strict specs, traceability, and cold-chain stewardship ensure quality.
Ripeness Handling
Harvested and dried for consistent color and heat.
Packaging & Formats
Bagged, cased, or custom program packs.
On-Time Delivery
Reliable logistics to keep your supply flowing.
