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Malagueta is a small, spicy chili pepper popular in Brazilian, Portuguese, and West African cuisine. It is used to add heat and flavor to sauces, meats, stews, and marinades.

You can use it either way. Whole malagueta peppers infuse heat gently, while chopped or sliced peppers bring more immediate and intense flavor.

Yes, you can substitute malagueta for other hot peppers, but adjust the amount to account for differences in heat level.

Store fresh malagueta peppers in a paper bag in the vegetable drawer of your refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Yes, you can freeze fresh malagueta peppers by washing and drying them, then placing them in an airtight bag or container.

Malagueta has a fresh, sharp, and fruity flavor along with its pronounced heat.

You can use Thai bird's eye chili, cayenne, or serrano peppers as substitutes, but adjust for heat level and flavor.

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Malagueta peppers are quite hot, ranking between 60,000 to 100,000 Scoville Heat Units, similar to Thai or cayenne peppers.

Malagueta is commonly used in Brazilian dishes like moqueca (fish stew), piri-piri sauces, pickled preparations, and marinades for grilled meats.

Malagueta is available both fresh and dried. Dried malagueta is often ground into powder or flakes for easy use.

Keep dried malagueta peppers in an airtight container in a cool, dry place, away from sunlight, for several months.

Heat oil in a pan, add chopped malagueta peppers, and simmer gently. Strain, bottle, and store the oil in a cool, dark place.

Yes, malagueta peppers are often pickled in vinegar with garlic, herbs, and spices for a tangy, spicy condiment.

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Wear gloves when handling malagueta peppers to avoid skin irritation. Wash hands thoroughly after cutting or deseeding them.