noun
- Small, extremely hot wild chili peppers native to Mexico and the southwestern United States, typically red when ripe.
Usage: Usually used in plural form; Also spelled 'chiltepin' (singular) or 'chiltepín'; Regional: primarily used in Mexican and southwestern U.S. cuisine
Examples
- Chiltepins are prized in Mexican cuisine for their intense heat and fruity flavor.
- The chef added dried chiltepins to the salsa for extra spice.
- Wild chiltepins grow abundantly in the Sonoran Desert.
- These tiny peppers pack more heat than jalapeños despite their small size.
- Traditional recipes from Sonora often feature fresh chiltepins as a key ingredient.