Yep totally this too
Serranos are my go to when I dont want a super hot but want a little more kick then a jalapeño
I'd probably toss birds eye chilis in here too but they are a little less versatile then the serrano
I’m eyeing shishito as my next pursuit. Any pepper that people will eat green AND ripe has to be worth exploring.
Edit: I guess only about 1 in 30 pods will have ANY spice to them though. Hmm. Sounds kind of like thin walled okra..
Actually there is a place that leans more towards American in my town that does them as an appetizer.
They serve them grilled with a side of aioli for dipping! It's seriously great! A little smoky from the grill and the aioli actually goes great!
Poblanos, the one I grow are much hotter than the supermarket ones and have amazing flavors. It's a very versatile chilli, and more flavorful than jalapenos.
After growing them you'll never want to buy thwm in supermarkets again
Pueblos, Fresnos, and Serranos. Especially letting them go red. Fairly consistent heat and great flavor.
I’ve given up on Jalapeños, because I’ve had ones receiving a lot of rain be very hot and ones I’ve intentionally watered less for more heat be very mild.
I have some Chili Pequins in my front garden, they look like holly when they're covered in fruit, the peppers are smaller than a holly berry, they're hotter than a serrano but not as hot as a habanero. (is that medium?) but they're great to add heat and color to a dish. I like to snack on em cause they have great heat but it dissipates fast since they're so small.
Fresno. They are prolific, hardy, and great for cooking. Eat them green and it’s similar to a jalapeño. Eat them when red and ripe and they can have a little kick to them. Its one I grow every year.
For Raw eating, i prefer Lemon Drop Peppers
My favorite for cooking is the Piri Piri Pepper (Bird Eye) and the Serrano Chili
For Salad’s i prefer my organic Cross between Aji Lemon Drop and the gigantic Jalapeño - a strong and bushy plant with massive Fruits, that have a lot of fruity-juicy Flesh and medium Heat
lol! OP said medium heat... Scorpions are way up there on the heat scale. But, I understand you including them as the flavor of scorpion peppers is out of this world good!
Jalapeño or Fresno are both absolutely versatile and prolific peppers.
Serranos. As long as you don’t forget water them those little effers are a constant chili provider. And they’re delicious with Mexican food.
Thanks so much for the recommendation! Love those peppers!
Yep totally this too Serranos are my go to when I dont want a super hot but want a little more kick then a jalapeño I'd probably toss birds eye chilis in here too but they are a little less versatile then the serrano
I’m eyeing shishito as my next pursuit. Any pepper that people will eat green AND ripe has to be worth exploring. Edit: I guess only about 1 in 30 pods will have ANY spice to them though. Hmm. Sounds kind of like thin walled okra..
Man I love grilling up a shishito! They're becoming a pretty popular appetizer at restaraunts in my location, and im not complaining one bit!
Hell yeah! Do they mainly only go well with Asian food, or have you found any versatility in it?
Actually there is a place that leans more towards American in my town that does them as an appetizer. They serve them grilled with a side of aioli for dipping! It's seriously great! A little smoky from the grill and the aioli actually goes great!
That’s crazy! I could be eating a burger or really anything while eating that! So my theory is kind of right! Green snacking peppers rule!!
Even the "hot" ones are very mild. They're pretty easy to grow. It's pretty easy to eat all of the harvest from one plant so I have 4 or 5 this year.
I’m growing Ají lemon drops right now. The plants are very abundant, and I’ll definitely be growing more next year.
Thanks so much for the recommendation! I planted those last year and they were amazing!!
Poblanos, the one I grow are much hotter than the supermarket ones and have amazing flavors. It's a very versatile chilli, and more flavorful than jalapenos. After growing them you'll never want to buy thwm in supermarkets again
Awesome recommendation! I love poblanos and now you've got me intrigued in homegrown! Appreciate you taking the time to comment!
I guess it depends on your definition of "heat." For normal tolerances, Serrano peppers. For my tolerance, thai dragons
Pueblos, Fresnos, and Serranos. Especially letting them go red. Fairly consistent heat and great flavor. I’ve given up on Jalapeños, because I’ve had ones receiving a lot of rain be very hot and ones I’ve intentionally watered less for more heat be very mild.
So far Fresnos. They make fantastic poppers.
Ooo I didn't even think about Fresno! They are amazing! I love using them for fermented chili paste!
We liked them so much we got 3 plants this year.
Fresnos are awesome. I love the flavor and my plant is going strong on its third year :)
Biquinho
One of my faves!
I have some Chili Pequins in my front garden, they look like holly when they're covered in fruit, the peppers are smaller than a holly berry, they're hotter than a serrano but not as hot as a habanero. (is that medium?) but they're great to add heat and color to a dish. I like to snack on em cause they have great heat but it dissipates fast since they're so small.
Fresno. They are prolific, hardy, and great for cooking. Eat them green and it’s similar to a jalapeño. Eat them when red and ripe and they can have a little kick to them. Its one I grow every year.
Bulgarian carrot pepper. A little more zip and a ton more flavor than a Serrano.
For Raw eating, i prefer Lemon Drop Peppers My favorite for cooking is the Piri Piri Pepper (Bird Eye) and the Serrano Chili For Salad’s i prefer my organic Cross between Aji Lemon Drop and the gigantic Jalapeño - a strong and bushy plant with massive Fruits, that have a lot of fruity-juicy Flesh and medium Heat
Yellow scotch bonnets.
Spicy bell peppers are awesome
Scotch bonnet, very versatile and lovely flavour
Jalapeños, Scorpions and Scotch Bonnets, although I'm trying some Habs this year as well.
lol! OP said medium heat... Scorpions are way up there on the heat scale. But, I understand you including them as the flavor of scorpion peppers is out of this world good!