They pair excellently with chicken, fish, pork, and veal.

Store fresh puyas in the refrigerator's vegetable drawer to keep them for up to two weeks .

If you have excess fresh peppers, they can be dried on the plant or in a low-moisture environment for long-term storage (up to 1–2 years). Puya Chilies - A Cook's Guide - Diversivore

It measures 5,000 to 8,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU) , making it slightly hotter than a Jalapeño.

The Puya (or Pulla ) chile belongs to the Capsicum annuum species and is closely related to the Guajillo pepper.

Distinguished by a fruity, cherry-like aroma with subtle undertones of licorice, berries, and smoke.

If you cannot find puyas, Guajillo chiles are the best flavor match, though they are milder. Storage Guide

Their thin flesh is ideal for pureeing into fresh salsas, especially fruit-based varieties.