Maiwiri versus Wiri Wiri

Compare – Maiwiri on the left, Wiri Wiri on the right (Photo by Cynthia Nelson)

Hi Everyone, This week begins a 3-part series on hot peppers that are currently enjoying a bountiful season.

Guyana is known for a small round shiny pepper that’s packed with a unique floral-fruity flavour, and distinct aroma. It is called Wiri Wiri. While the origin is unknown, these tiny berry-like peppers have been grown and consumed in Guyana for as long as anyone can remember. For heat seekers, cooks, and home gardeners, it is a taste of home. However, for many years now, a larger, round, and equally shiny