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Sunday, August 4, 2013

Learn Something About Bhut Jolokia Sauce

By Lela Perkins


Bhut Jolokia sauce is made with Bhut Jolokia chili peppers, the hottest peppers on the world, according to Guinness book of Records. They are so hot that you won't believe it, more than four hundred times stronger than another popular spice, known as Tabasco. Of course, there are some other ingredients there, such as onions, garlic and different spices.

This small chili pepper is well-known in its land of origin, India, for centuries. Even so, Western world was not aware of it until year 2000. Since it was introduced then, it became very popular. In fact, it was listed in Guinness Book Of Records as a hottest chili known to men. Before that, Red Savina Habanero was the hottest.

Bhut Jolokia chili peppers are incredibly hot, but they also have very nice taste and strong, intoxicating aroma. You should add only a small amount in your meals, because it is so incredibly powerful. Make sure to use gloves when slicing or chopping your peppers, even when they are dry.

The most important ingredient in those powerful little peppers is Capsaicin. Thanks to it, they are so incredibly strong and hot. Capsaicin itself is very healthy to consume. It can be very useful in fighting various diseases, including some cancer types. Its main characteristic is to bring pain relief, especially when it comes to muscle, joints and arthritis pains. It is also very useful in fighting headache.

There are several studies showing great results in the treatment of different cardiovascular diseases, in lowering blood pressure, even in the treatment of different digestion problems, because it really affects natural cleansing processes. Capsaicin is added to various dietary products to improve their effectiveness. All this makes it more than desirable addition in all types of products designed or losing weight.

You will find all kinds of recipes for different dishes with Ghost chili. Some of those recipes are very simple to make. Peppers are available as dry fruits, in form of a powder, fresh or in form of convenient little flakes. In any case, you can easily make your own spiced oil. If you cook dried Ghosts in good oil, you can keep this oil in the fridge for a month. It is even easier to simply pour some olive oil over them and leave it there for a while.

Making salsa is extremely easy. You need to dehydrate your Ghosts first, if you have dried ones. Cook them in small amount of water for a while. Cold mixture you should place in your blender, add fresh or maybe canned whole tomatoes, some vinegar, white one, of course, a little bit of garlic and some sea salt. Add your favorite herbs if you like, and you are ready to go.

Bhut Jolokia sauce is a simple dish, and you can use it as a base for your curry, for example. You need to chop and fry a few onions on a little bit of virgin olive oil, add two cloves of garlic, sea salt and tomatoes, fresh or canned, together with your Ghosts. You should simmer it for maybe half an hour. Add your favorite spices, such as coriander, and enjoy your incredibly hot meals.




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