Cayenne is a spice obtained by grinding the fruits of a pepper.
Cayenne is a term that comes from quiynha , a word from the Tupi language. The Royal Spanish Academy ( RAE ), in its dictionary , also recognizes the influence of Cayenne , the name by which the capital of French Guiana is known.
According to the RAE , cayenne is a spice obtained from the Indian chili pepper . The term, on the other hand, is used in some nations to refer to a plant that is part of the Malvaceae group.
Cayenne as a condiment
The powder produced by grinding the fruits of the cayenne pepper or other species belonging to the genus Capsicum (colloquially called peppers , chili peppers , bell peppers or chili peppers ) is known as cayenne , cayenne pepper or red pepper . It is interesting to mention that the idea of pepper usually refers to the fruit of the pepper tree or other piperaceae , whose spicy flavor is similar to that of pepper seeds.
The confusion between pepper and pepper arose in the years of the European conquest of America : Christopher Columbus himself would have believed that the fruit of a chili was pepper in a pod. That is why it is not surprising that cayenne is mentioned as a pepper when it has nothing to do with a piperaceae.
Cayenne, in short, generally comes from the grinding of the fruits of Capsicum annuum , Capsicum chacoense , Capsicum frutescens or Capsicum baccatum . In some cases, the spice even combines several species. Due to its alkaloids, cayenne produces a characteristic itch when consumed.
Cayenne can be produced with different types of peppers.
Some recipes
Any dish that you want to give a spicy flavor can use cayenne. The inclusion of this condiment is common in stews , stews and curries , for example.
Fish and seafood, different types of red meat, chicken and various soups can also be seasoned with cayenne. Garlic shrimp , scrambled eggs and goulash are recipes suitable for the use of cayenne.
The most avant-garde chefs, on the other hand, experiment with cayenne in desserts and sweet preparations. So we can find chocolate truffles and lemon shaved ice with cayenne.
A plant called cayenne
The Hibiscus rosa-sinensis shrub is called cayenne , hibiscus , poppy or Chinese rose , depending on the region. This species is native to the Asian continent and stands out for its large flowers .
In some countries , the leaves and flowers of cayenne are commonly consumed. The plant is also used as a dye.
Capital of French Guiana
French Guiana is a French overseas department located in South America , between Suriname and Brazil . It is an area governed by France and is part of the European Union with the status of outermost region .
Cayenne (or Cayenne , in our language) is the capital of French Guiana . Among the main economic activities of the town are sugar cane crops and the production of rum.
The market where you can get typical products and the Cathedral of the Holy Savior of Cayenne are two of the most important tourist attractions of this city. In any case, it is not a very visited destination worldwide.