Baklouti pepper
The Baklouti pepper (Arabic: بقلوطي, romanized: baqlūṭī) is a cultivar of the chili pepper (Capsicum annuum) found in Tunisia. It is the main ingredient in harissa, a common sauce in Tunisian cuisine made from smoked ground pepper. It is named after the city of Bekalta.
| Baklouti | |
|---|---|
| Species | Capsicum annuum |
| Cultivar | Baklouti |
| Origin | Tunisia |
| Heat | Medium |
| Scoville scale | 1,000–5,000 SHU |
Baklouti peppers are elongated, about 15 to 20 centimeters in length, with slightly curved pods and mild flavor.
It is also a key ingredient in Tunisian lablabi.
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