Kapia Pepper

Kapia pepper is a variety of sweet pepper (Capsicum annuum) with a flattened, ribbed fruit and an intensely sweet, aromatic flavour. It resembles a standard bell pepper but is larger, fleshier, and has a thinner skin. The colour ranges from green through yellow and orange to a vivid red. In the kitchen, it is popular eaten raw in salads, stuffed with meat or rice, or grilled and roasted in the oven. Roasting brings out a beautiful caramelised sweetness. Kapia pepper is rich in vitamin C, vitamin A, and antioxidants. It is best enjoyed in season from summer through autumn, when the flesh is most juicy and flavourful.