Thursday, February 11, 2010

HOT STUFF!!


Mostly we advertise that we sell the hottest chili pepper in the world however, we offer very flavorful mild chili peppers & powders to the hottest. Pictured are the very rare Aji Cereza (they look very similar to cherries) described below.


African Bird Peppers (dried)

The African Bird Pepper is also known by several other names such as African Devil, piri-piri, peri-peri, peli-peli, or picante, It is a popular ingredient in Southeast Asian, African, Spanish, and Portuguese cooking. The Bird's eye Chili Pepper is a very hot pepper, adding significant heat to food recipes. It is commonly used to make marinades and sauces for meats, dry-rubs, poultry, fish and seafood.

150,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU)~Very, very hot!

Aji Mirasol Peppers (dried)

are rare and originate from Peru. The name translates to "looking at the sun". These have a unique, fruity flavor reminiscent of apricots and range from 3-5 inches long. There are approximately 6 peppers in one ounce.

2 on the heat scale of 1-10

2,000-4,500 Scoville Heat scale.


Aji Cereza Chili Peppers (dried)

Certified Organic

Aji Cereza peppers are rare and a variety most commonly found in the Peruvian jungle. Cereza means cherry and they do look like a large bing cherry with a hot, fruity, cherry-like, wine flavor, dark maroon color.

Reconstitute these chilies and add to soups, sauces, and other dishes. Chop them up, toast them (optional) slightly and add them still dried. Take the tops off and grind them into chili powder using a spice grinder or blender for use as is or as part of your own spice blends. Perfect for sauces, salsas and Mexican, Central American & South American cooking when you want to bring on the heat.

70-80,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU)


Habanero Chili Peppers

are from the same family of peppers as the Scotch Bonnets and Jamaican hot peppers. Underneath its superior heat level is a papaya and berry like flavor. Habaneros add great flavor to chili, salsa, tortilla soup, chutneys and barbeque sauces. Use sparingly on chicken, fish or to make spicy hot jerky.

Habaneros are one of the hottest varieties of peppers known to man. Number 9 on a heat scale of 1 to 10. Use great care and plastic gloves when handling them.

10 on a heat scale of 1 to 10

Habanero Red Savina Powder

is 100% pure ground powder from the second hottest pepper in the world. In February 2007 the Red Savina chili was displaced in Guinness World Records as the hottest chili in the world by the Naga Jolokia/Bhut Jolokia/Ghost pepper. We also sell these (click on the link above). The Red Savina held the record from 1994 until 2006.

Over 577,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU

Hot Chinese Mustard

This is the authentic one used in Chinese restaurants. All you need to do is add cold water, mix, and wait about 15 minutes for the reaction to develop. When you get it to the heat you want put it in the refrigerator (this will stop the process). To intensity the heat/sharpness add a drop or two of vinegar when you mix.

Thai Peppers


are An Asian heirloom, of red, fiery-hot peppers. Think of Thai peppers as little firecrackers! They are very hot with a fast, clear and lasting explosion of heat! They are also a bit acidic. Use with a light hand. The first heat wave is not the last - it lingers.

Scoville Heat Units: 70,000 - 85,000

Wasabi

a.k.a. Japanese Horseradish is best known as the tearfully potent green paste that accompanies sushi, the powdered form is similar in texture to that of dry mustard. This light green powder should be mixed half and half with tepid water to form a paste and then allowed to sit at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to develop. When combined with other ingredients to make a flavored oil, it perfectly compliments grilled fish and shellfish. There are many uses including wasabi mashed potatoes.


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