The CookingBites recipe challenge: chilli peppers

[karadekoolaid]

I believe the word nahuatl was the Aztec word for chilis.

Nah - nahuatl is the language - and from the few words I´ve learned , it was pretty straightforward. Chil was the word for hot pepper; a chil-potle was a smoked hot pepper. Chil Huatle means ancient chile (if you ever get hold of any , they´re great). Guac - avocado. Guac-amole - ground avocado.

 

[Yorky]

"In American English, "chili" is the most common spelling for the spicy peppers as well as the stew and hotdog topping. In British English the preferred spelling is "chilli." In Spanish speaking countries and regions of the US, "chile" is the most common variant."

merriam-webster.com

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[Morning Glory]

In France chillies are known as 'piments'. French cuisine is renowned for the absence of chillies.

 

[Yorky]

In France chillies are known as 'piments'. French cuisine is renowned for the absence of chillies.

In Thailand they are known as "prik". In Malaysia "chilli padi". Neither country is known for the absence of chillis in their food.

 

[TastyReuben]

I’ve got a few recipes picked out…

 

[LissaC]

The Portuguese word for these is "malagueta", completely different from all the other terms mentioned here

 

[karadekoolaid]

The Portuguese word for these is "malagueta", completely different from all the other terms mentioned here

It´s probable that the word comes from the African spice, melegueta pepper, otherwise known as Guinea pepper or Grains of Paradise. The Portuguese seafarers of the late 15th/early 16th century went to Brazil, where the "chile" peppers reminded them of the grains of paradise they´d found in Africa.

 

[caseydog]

Not and entry. I pickled some jalapeños a couple of days ago. As I mentioned before, some japs are mild, some hot, and others
These were definitely

CD

 

[Yorky]

Don't forget to wear protective clothing when cooking with chillis.

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[Yorky]

Not and entry. I pickled some jalapeños a couple of days ago. As I mentioned before, some japs are mild, some hot, and others
These were definitely

CD

I had a similar experience today albeit in reverse. I chopped four green "hot" Thai chillis up for my pork burger and could hardly taste them!

Green chillis s.jpg

• Yorky
• 18 Nov 2022

 

[The Late Night Gourmet]

My Thai chili pepper plant, before the snow fell:

I harvested a dozen or so of them, which I have ready to support a potential recipe. The good news? No one in the family cares for spicy things, so I don't have to share!

 

[The Late Night Gourmet]

Don't forget to wear protective clothing when cooking with chillis.

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The greater danger is when you take a break to use the restroom...wash your hands BEFORE you go! This is the sort of mistake you only make once.

 

[TastyReuben]

The greater danger is when you take a break to use the restroom...wash your hands BEFORE you go! This is the sort of mistake you only make once.

For some of us, it’s a matter of washing your before or your after…

 

[Windigo]

I hope I can participate, my Indonesian heritage compels me to partake. I hope my body will allow me to.

 

[msmofet]

Ms. Mofet's Jalapeño Bagels (Bread Machine Version)