serrano
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- noun
- /səˈrɑːnoʊ/
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serrano
- The chef declared that the key ingredient for the burrito was the fresh serrano chili.
- serrano chiles
- a serrano pepper
- fresh serrano
We had the Serrano and we had the jalapeno.
- We had the Serrano and we had the jalapeno.
- In her northern Mexican kitchen, my grandmother worked miracles with corn, cilantro, tomato, Serrano Peppers and, sadly, lard.
- I need some apples and cilantro, Serrano Peppers, some ice cream chips.
- You're also going to need some onion, garlic, a tomato, cilantro, chila serranos al gusto tisal.
Examples
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I need some apples and cilantro, Serrano Peppers, some ice cream chips.
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For a spicy kick in your salsa, add some chopped serrano peppers.
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We had the Serrano and we had the jalapeno.
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We're going to get our burgers and make sure we get some of those Serrano Peppers as well.
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Some sugar snap peas, Serrano, some Serrano Peppers.
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In her northern Mexican kitchen, my grandmother worked miracles with corn, cilantro, tomato, Serrano Peppers and, sadly, lard.
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Expect a smoky blend of Serrano and Habanero Chili's sweet fruit and tart tomatillo that is good copy.
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Well, what that was, was the Pollo Frito quesadilla, fried chicken, Serrano Chiles slaw and Chipotle cream.
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This is Sir Stroming in a yuzu ponzu sauce with cilantro, pickled Serrano chili and a lemon piece on top.
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1-2 hot peppers minced (I use serranos, but jalapeños or poblanos would also work).
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Synonyms
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A small hot pepper with a pointed shape that adds spice to food
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A medium hot green or red pepper used in Mexican cooking
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A small very hot chili pepper that makes food spicy
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A medium-hot green or red chili from Mexico used in cooking
A small very hot red chili that people use to make hot sauce
How Hot
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word serrano comes from the Spanish sierra, which means 'mountain'. The pepper grew in Mexican mountain areas, so calling it serrano is like saying 'mountain' chili, which helps explain why it is a small, hot pepper.