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Scotch bonnet peppers

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Nigerian · Ghanaian · Jamaican · Trinidadian

🧭 The real thing: Latin & Caribbean markets (Fiesta, Sedano's, local tiendas) or African & Caribbean markets

  • Habanero peppers

    92%

    How much: 1:1 — same count

    Habaneros are the same species (Capsicum chinense) with nearly identical fruity heat; scotch bonnets are just a touch sweeter.

    📍 Any supermarket

  • Serrano peppers + pinch of cayenne

    66%

    How much: 2 serranos + ⅛ tsp cayenne per bonnet

    Matches the heat level but misses the tropical, apricot-like aroma.

    📍 Any supermarket