[CH] Rocoto/de Arbol - Potential uses?

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I was interested in the recent comments about Rocotos. I, too, am
growing these for the first time, thanks to Cameron.

The plants are amazing - tall and sturdy with beautiful purple flowers.
And massively larger than any of my usual varieties. As they are in a
polytunnel, I am hand pollinating and now have a number of embryo
fruits.

My question is what are typically good uses for the crop? Are they good
for drying and subsequent powder? Or do they have their own special
flavour to use fresh, such as habs? Or is there a particular dish in
which they are a "must-have" ingredient?

I also have a few de Arbol plants for the first time, and would
appreciate any ideas for using their crop. I have tried without success
to grow these in previous years, but they never got past seedling stage.
This year has been more successful, but now I'm not sure what to expect
flavour and heatwise.

I'm afraid the UK is still something of a chilli wasteland (although
things are slowly improving) so any expertise from across the pond will
be most welcome.

TIA...

Roger

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