Mixed Capsicums 400g

To store Mixed Capsicums, rinse properly and dry thoroughly with a kitchen cloth to avoid moisture. Place it in a plastic bag and refrigerate in the fruits and vegetable drawer. Sliced capsicums must be used at once, anyhow, if storing for later use, wrap it in paper towels and place in a container. It will be good for 2 days.

Capsicums are used typically in salads, and are favorites for toppings in pizzas and ingredients to many dishes like stews, soups, sauces, stir-frys and omelets. They are very delicious when baked, roasted, smoked or grilled as sides or mains, or barbecued along with meats and seafoods. It is amazing to stuff it with cheese, meat, or rice and then baked. They can be turned into jams, be pickled, fried, frozen or pureed. The options are almost endless.

Capsicums or bell peppers are aptly called by their characteristically large bell shape. They commonly come in various colors of green, red, yellow, orange and even purple. While they belong in the same family of peppers, Capsicums are not spicy and are in fact sweet, tangy and are similarly pungent in smell. They are crunchy and can be eaten both raw and cooked. They are popular cooking ingredients in the culinary world, as well as even in the most humble home dishes.