Scotch bonnet peppers aren't the hottest out there, but they still pack a mean punch. If you want to tone down their spice ...

A Scotch bonnet chile is a small variety of chile popular in Caribbean, West African, and Maldivian cuisines. It’s known for its spiciness and can boast up to 40 times more heat than a jalapeño ...

It's hot and sour with plenty of Scotch bonnet chillies ... Pour this authentic spicy jerk chicken marinade over chicken, seafood or even aubergines to make them come over all Caribbean.

A pile of green, yellow, and red scotch bonnets on a grey countertop. - Camille Delbos/art In All Of Us/Getty Images ...