“The main distinction for fresh chillies is whether they are red or green, the difference being one of ripeness.”

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The quote says that the key difference between fresh red and green chillies is how ripe they are. It presents color as a simple sign of maturity rather than a difference in kind.

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Originally said in English.

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About Yotam Ottolenghi

Israeli-British chef, restaurateur, and food writer

Yotam Assaf Ottolenghi is an Israeli-British chef, restaurateur, and food writer. He is known for his cookbooks and for co-owning delis and restaurants in London and Bicester Village with Sami Tamimi. His published books include Ottolenghi: The Cookbook, Plenty, Jerusalem, and Simple. His work sits at the meeting point of cooking and writing, with a focus on food, restaurants, and the tastes that shaped his career.

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