> wrote in message
...
> "david" > wrote:
> > Hi
> > Can someone describe a Serrano Chili?
>
> Dave, the Serrano chile is about 100,000 on the Scoville scale, compared
to
> the 170 to 200,000 for the Thai piquino or bird chile and almost twice
that
> of the venerable Jalapeno. They're about 1-1/2 to 2" long by 1/2 to 3/4"
in
> diameter and easy to grow (you want the seeds from a ripe one). Usually
> sold dark green, although when they ripen they turn red, then lighten.
> Adjust your dosage accordingly. <g>

Thanks I'll try and find some. Unfortunately often chilies are not labled. I
will probably just end up using the big red chilies available, and up the
dosage, as you suggest, if it isn't hot enough.

David.