Which mild pepper is a good substitute for Serrano pepper?
I plan to make a guacamole dip and one of the ingredients is Serrano pepper, which is 10,000 to 23,000 heat units by the Scoville scale.
That is way too spicy for me.
Which one of the milder peppers (100-2,000) would be a good replacement?
Best Answer
US Jalapeno and Anahiems (red jalapenos) are usually under 2,500. If you cook them a little bit, it will also reduce the spiciness, while maintaining the flavor.
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Can I use cayenne pepper instead of serrano?
If you want to go up a notch in terms of heat, you can use fresh cayenne pepper, but it has comparatively more heat (30,000-50,000 SHU) and adds a forward flavor to your recipe. Use 1 teaspoon of dried cayenne pepper in place of 3 teaspoons of serrano chili.Can I use jalapeno instead of serrano?
Can I substitute serrano for jalapeno? The quick answer is \u201cYes, go for it!\u201d as they aren't as different as people think they are! Their flavor is quite similar, so I tend to use them interchangeably. But you'll definitely want to get familiar with the differences in their heat levels.5 Pepper Growing Mistakes to Avoid
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Answer 2
Anaheim peppers make a nice substitute, first in reducing the heat (500-5000 scoville), but also in terms of its availability and similar flavor. It does frequently run on the hotter end of that spectrum though.
Answer 3
You can just omit them if you don't want any heat. Otherwise, Anaheim or Jalapeno would be fine choices.
Answer 4
Chopped green peppers are a great substitute if you absolutely don't want any hotness to your dish. I used poblano peppers are a great substitute and they register as a'1' on the hotness scale.
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