pepe di Caienna
Cayenne pepper is pepe di Caienna in Italian.
pepe di Caienna is a noun used to refer to the hot chilli pepper known as cayenne pepper.
Meaning: hot chilli pepper (noun)
Did you know?
- In many parts of Southern Italy, the peperoncino is not just a seasoning but a traditional charm against the 'malocchio' or evil eye. It is sometimes hung in doorways or worn as an amulet to protect the home.
- The Italian word pepe refers specifically to black pepper, while peperoncino refers to the chilli. Using pepe to describe a chilli pepper can lead to confusion in a kitchen unless specified as pepe di Caienna.
- The name Caienna refers to the city of Cayenne in French Guiana, showing how the Italian phrase tracks the historical spice trade routes.
Examples in context
- Per favore, potresti passarmi il peperoncino di Cayenna?Please pass me the cayenne pepper.
- Adoro il piccante che il peperoncino di Cayenna aggiunge al piatto.I love the spiciness that cayenne pepper adds to the dish.
- Hai del peperoncino rosso in polvere?Do you have any powdered red chili pepper?
- Aggiungi un po' di pepe di Caienna.Add a little bit of cayenne pepper.
- Questo piatto contiene troppo pepe di Caienna.This dish contains too much cayenne pepper.
- Mi serve il pepe di Caienna per la ricetta.I need cayenne pepper for the recipe.
Example conversation
Alessandro and Martina are cooking dinner together.
- AlessandroMartina, dove hai messo il pepe di Caienna?Martina, where did you put the cayenne pepper?
- MartinaÈ nel cassetto delle spezie, Alessandro.It is in the spice drawer, Alessandro.
- AlessandroGrazie, ne serve solo un pizzico.Thanks, we only need a pinch of it.
- MartinaFai attenzione, è molto piccante!Be careful, it is very spicy!
