Tatashe (Red Pepper) comes in different colours, but the defining characteristics of the Nigerian Tatashe are the distinct red colour, and the elongated, shape. They are also called Romano peppers and they have a thinner flesh than ordinary bell peppers and have a much fuller flavour. It is this full flavour that makes it a favourite across the continent as a base for soups and stews.
Red peppers contain more than 200 per cent of your daily vitamin C intake. Besides being a powerful antioxidant, vitamin C helps the proper absorption of iron. If you are iron deficient, try combining red peppers with your iron source for maximum absorption.
