ChilliCuisine: Mesoamerica

Flavor Principles

• tomato & chilli, or lime & chilli, plus spices such as cumin or cilantro
• in the Caribbean, e.g. Jerk (on Jamaica) made from C. chinense peppers, citrus fruit juices, and spices

Further Pungent Spices

Leaf pepper (e.g. Hoja Santa - Piper auritum)