Sunday 14 December 2014

Trinidad Scorpion Moruga Chili Pepper. Tender-Sweet Thai Ribs

Trinidad Scorpion Moruga Chili Pepper. Tender-Sweet Thai Ribs
 
These oven-baked ribs are tender, fall-off-the-bone delicious with a sticky-sweet Thai sauce that absolutely hits the spot. It's the baking technique that makes them so tender and the special Thai sauce that makes them so delicious. Simply roast covered in the oven and meanwhile make the sauce on your stovetop, then put them together just before serving. An exquisite dish that's a treat for everyone, including the kids. Tip: Don't be tempted to rush the baking time or turn up the oven - the key to tender ribs is all in the 'slow food' baking time. ENJOY!
Ingredients

1 rack of pork ribs (1.5 to 2 lbs)

•1.5 cups good-tasting stock
•2 Tbsp. soy sauce
•1 Tbsp. fish sauce
•1/4 cup diced onion
•5 whole cloves garlic
 1 teaspoon of Trinidad Moruga Scorpion Chili pepper
•1 bay leaf
•SAUCE:
•1/2 cup rice vinegar (or substitute white vinegar)
•1/2 cup packed brown sugar
•1/2 cup stock
•1 Tbsp. Trinidad Moruga Chili pepper flakes
•1 Tbsp. fish sauce
•1 Tbsp. soy sauce
•1 tsp. dark soy sauce(or substitute 1 extra Tbsp. regular soy sauce)
•3 tsp. cornstarch


Prep Time: 10 minutes
 Cook Time: 120 minutes

Total Time: 130 minutes
 Yield: SERVES 2-3 with rice


Preparation
1.Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Rinse ribs and set in a long, flat baking dish. Add stock, soy sauce, fish sauce,Trinidad Scorpion Chili Pepper powder, onion, garlic, and bay leaf. Flip ribs so 'meaty' side is facing down. Cover dish tightly with foil and bake 1.5 to 2 hours.
2.Meanwhile make the sauce. Place vinegar and brown sugar together in a small pot over high heat. Boil hard 10 minutes or until it has reduced and begins to form bubbles (vinegar will smell pungent while it burns off). Add stock, Trinidad Scorpion chili, fish sauce and soy sauces. Stir as you bring to a boil.
3. Place cornstarch in a cup and add 3 Tbsp. water. Stir to dissolve and add this to the sauce. Stir well and simmer until sauce has thickened (about 2 minutes). Taste-test for a balance flavors (sauce should taste sweet than sour, with a zing of spice and pleasant saltiness). Add more sugar for added sweetness, more fish sauce if not salty or flavorful enough, or more chili for increased spice.
4. When ribs have reached desired tenderness, remove from oven and carefully pour off most of the liquid, reserving 2-3 Tbsp., and keeping the garlic and onion. Turn ribs so meaty side is facing up. Pour sauce over and serve with plenty of Thai jasmine rice. Optional garnish: sliced green onion is delicious sprinkled over.

Variations: I sometimes add fresh mango which works beautifully with the pork. After pouring off the liquid from ribs, pour over 3/4 of the sauce, reserving 1/4. Dice up 1 fresh or canned mango, sprinkle some over each portion of ribs, then top with remaining sauce. you can also use Carolina Reaper, 7 pot Douglah, Brain Strain, Jonah Chili Pepper and ENJOY!
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Thursday 23 October 2014

Sriracha & Mexican Lime Donuts & Carolina Reaper Chili Pepper Recipe

Sriracha & Mexican Lime Donuts
The donuts themselves are light, fluffy, and covered in a thick, cream-based glaze.

They’re sweet! And the heat doesn’t hit you right away. There’s lime juice in the donuts and in the glaze – it makes a brilliant match with the heat and flavor of our Sriracha powder.
For the donuts:
 3 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
 1 c. unsalted butter, softened
 1 c. white sugar, granulated
 2 large eggs
 1/2 c. heavy cream
 1/2 c. canola oil
 1 tbsp. baking powder
 1/2 tsp. salt
 1/2 c. Sriracha powder
 1/3 c. lime juice, freshly squeezed
 2 tbsp. lime zest

For the glaze:
 1 1/2 c. confectioners’ sugar
 1/4 c. heavy cream
 1/4 c. lime juice, freshly squeezed

Preheat oven to 350°.

Grease a 6-cavity standard-sized donut pan and set aside.

Cream the butter and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment and set aside. Add the eggs and continue to mix. Add the cream and oil, mixing until just incorporated. Stir in the flour, salt, and baking powder alternating with the Sriracha and lime juice. Fold in the zest, mixing just until a uniform batter has formed.

Fill a piping bag with the batter and pipe it into the cavities of the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity just to its top. Bake for approximately 16 minutes: finished donuts will be just starting to turn a golden brown color at the edges. Remove baked donuts and set aside to cool.

Meanwhile, to prepare the glaze, whisk the confectioners’ sugar, heavy cream and lime juice in a large bowl until smooth. Once the donuts have cooled, unmold them and remove to a cooling rack. Drizzle the glaze over top and serve immediately or store in a sealed container for up to 2 days.

YIELD: approximately 18-20 donuts
www.firehousechilli.com has Sriracha powder ready to sprinkle on your favourite food. Infused with the legendary Trinidad Scorpion chili peppers for that extra heat us chili lovers crave

Tuesday 21 October 2014

Capsaicin: How spicy food can improve your health.

Capsaicin: How spicy food can improve your health
 
 
 
It could be the instant sweat, the burning sensation, the way it accentuates flavors of certain foods, or a combination of all three. Spicy foods get their "heat" from a compound called capsaicin. Capsaicin can be found in some form in any food or vegetable with noticeable "heat." New research into capsaicin's effects on humans has uncovered many health benefits to enjoying spicy foods. Adding some spice to your favorite foods may not only make them taste better, but may also make you healthier.


Hotter is better

Although the chemical compound capsaicin itself is colorless and odorless, it is generally associated with hot peppers. Hot peppers like the ghost pepper and the superhot chili peppers available at www.firehousechilli.com contain some of the highest amounts of capsaicin found naturally. The amount of capsaicin in a pepper is measured using the Scoville index, where pure capsaicin is rated at 16,000,000. The hottest peppers in the world only measure up to 1.5-1.6 million Scovilles. Jalapenos and cayenne pepper come in at around 8,000 and 50,000, respectively. For beginners to spicy food, start small and add more heat as tolerance increases, you can always add more, and you don't want to ruin a meal with too much.


Decrease pain


Capsaicin's chemical structure causes the excitation of pain-sensitive nerve endings, which is why pain or burning is felt when it is ingested or rubbed on the skin. Although no actual burn is taking place, the excited neurons release a neurotransmitter called Substance P that transmits the feeling of pain to the brain. This principle of capsaicin has shown its worth as a natural pain reliever by depleting the amount of Substance P, therefore decreasing the number of pain signals sent to the brain. Capsaicin creams are great for relieving arthritis, sore muscles, and even nerve pain.


Healthy weight control

The consumption of capsaicin causes a temporary increase in body temperature and may shift the body from carbohydrate oxidation to fat oxidation. This is most likely why cayenne pepper can help regulate blood sugar levels after a meal. Furthermore, capsaicin intake makes you feel fuller faster, leading to a calorie and fat-intake reduction, perfect for staving off weight loss or making dietary changes. A study in mice has shown an increase in brown fat metabolism once capsaicin reached the small intestine. Brown fat metabolism is associated with increased energy expenditure and decreasing overall body fat. For someone that wants to lose fat, both calorie reduction and increased energy expenditure may be accomplished with capsaicin intake.


It kills cancer too!

Surprisingly, the most promising research into capsaicin intake is related to its cancer-fighting properties. Prostate cancer tumors shrank by 80 percent when exposed to capsaicin. Another study found it to destroy lung cancer cells and pancreatic cancer cells without destroying nearby tissue. The capsaicin kills these cancer cells by triggering the mitochondria in the cells to undergo apoptosis, or cell-suicide. Do not be surprised to see more research emerging in the coming decade in regards to cancer-fighting and prevention with the use of capsaicin.


Spice up your dinner tonight

Start by buying the world's hottest chili pepper at www.firehousechilli.com. A few sprinkles can be added to most foods for pleasant warmth. The more you add, the more heat you will notice without altering the flavor of your food. As the cold weather approaches, adding some hot pepper to chili or other comfort foods will keep your furnace burning and help prevent the usual winter weight gain.

Firehousechilli.com has pure capsaicin crystals available on their website. Rated at 16,000,000 SHU.

Thursday 18 September 2014

Trinidad Scorpion Chili Scallops Recipe
Trinidad Scorpion Chili Scallops are sweet, tender and delectable .This is a gourmet dish with a Chili Hit.
1 lb. scallops

1 Trinidad Scorpion Dried Chili Pod, cut thinly

All-purpose flour - to coat

2 cloves garlic – minced

1/4 cup real butter

1 cup fresh tomatoes, diced

1/4 cup minced mixed fresh parsley & Coriander

1 Tbls. lemon juice

salt and pepper - to taste

Serves: 4
Cooking Time: 10 mins

Directions

1. Dry scallops with paper towels and dust lightly with flour.

2. Sauté garlic and Trinidad Scorpion Dried Pod in butter for 1 minute, then add scallops and sauté until golden(do not overcook the scallops they take seconds).

3. Stir in tomatoes, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

4. Remove from pan immediately and served on a plate of freshly cooked spaghetti or garden salad
Your Trinidad Scorpion Chili pepper is available at www.firehousechilli.com

Monday 3 March 2014

Hot Chili Pepper Spray- make your own

Picture of How to make Pepper spray at home!
I will be showing you how to make your own Pepper spray at home!

Commercial Pepper spray is made using capsaicin, the active chemical in chillies. We will be extracting capsaicin from chillies using acetone solvent extraction. We will also add a pepper extract for coughing and sneezing effect.

DO NOT WORRY, there is no complicated chemistry involved
I am not responsible for any harm you cause to yourself, or others, in the process of making, or using, these chemical solutions.
Be very careful with this as it causes coughing, sneezing, temporary blindness, and severe pain.
Please note this is illegal in certain countries and should only be used where it is legal. Only for use in self defence.
The effects will only last for 30 seconds, but the pain may last longer.

Step 1: Equipment and ingredients

Picture of Equipment and ingredients
First, you will need to get a few pieces of equipment and ingredients together.

Equipment:
Coffee filter papers
3 small glasses
A funnel
250ml acetone

Ingredients:
10 chillies (Trinidad Scorpion dried chillies  hotter is better!)
About 50g of ground black pepper
Food colouring of your choice (I used red)




Step 2: Preparing chillies

Now, we will prepare the chillies so we can extract the capsaicin from them.

First, chop up the chillies as finely as possible. Put them in one of the glasses. Try to compact them down a bit.
Mash them with a fork until the are in a pulp. Make sure there are no large lumps or the extraction will not work well.

Step 3: Extracting capsaicin

 


Pour enough acetone into the glass to cover all of the chillies. Then cover the top with cling film to stop the acetone evaporating and put in a cool place for 24 hours. Shake the glass every hour or so. After 24 hours remove the clingfilm and  pour the liquid through the filter paper and funnel into a glass. Leave the glass in a warm place for the acetone to evaporate.

When all of the acetone has evaporated, you should be left with a red sticky substance or small crystals, depending on the water content in the chillies. Smell the liquid and if it smells of acetone leave it for another 24 hours. Put this to the side for now. 

Step 4: Making the pepper extract

To make the pepper extract, pour the pepper into one of the glasses and repeat step 2, substituting pepper for chillies.

You should be left with a grey-brown syrup. Put that to the side.

Step 5: Making the pepper spray

Take all of the extracts from both the chillies and the pepper and mix it in a glass. Add in about 20 ml water and mix thoroughly.
If you want to colour it, add in your choice of food colouring until it reaches the colour you want.

Transfer the liquid to a small bottle or a small spray bottle. I would recommend the spray bottle, so you can spray it. Pepper spray is meant to be sprayed!

 

Step 6: Finished!

You have now made your own pepper spray!
Be very careful with this as it causes coughing, sneezing, temporary blindness, and severe pain.
Please note this is illegal in certain countries and should only be used where it is legal. Only for use in self defence.
The effects will only last for 30 seconds, but the pain may last longer. I am not responsible for any harm you cause to yourself or others, in the process of making, or using this pepper spray.


HAVE FUN!
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Wednesday 26 February 2014

Absolut Trinidad Scorpion Mango Spicy Cocktail

                                 Absolut Mango Spice does spicy right.

 The key to using chili pepper in cocktails is two fold: use the chili pepper sparingly and offset the spice with a contrasting flavor. In this one the spice is paired with sweet mango (Absolut Mango Vodka and nectar), which adds depth and cools it down.




Ingredients:

•1 1/2 parts Absolut Mango Vodka

•1 part mango nectar

•1 teaspoon of Trinidad Scorpion Chili Pepper

•1/2 part agave syrup

•3/4 fresh lime

•dash of orange bitters






   Preparation:

1.Muddle TS Powder , agave syrup and mango nectar.
2.Add remaining ingredients.
3.Shake with ice.
4.Fine strain into a cocktail glass
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Tuesday 14 January 2014

Trinidad Scorpion Pepper Chili. What to do with it.


http://www.firehousechilli.com/firehousechilliweb1_003.htmDried Trinidad Scorpion Chili Pepper was crowned as the hottest pepper in the world in 2012. Long gone are the Cayenne Pepper, Habanero Pepper or Serrano Peppers claim to being the hottest pepper. The Dried Scorpion Chili Pepper now rules as the hottest and has the rave review of hot pepper lovers around the world.

This is the most sought after chili pepper today. Chefs and pepper lovers from around the world search for this Scorpion Chili Pepper, what do they do with it after finding it? Once they have a supply source, what can be done with a pepper that is so hot that the traditional glass of milk won’t put the heat out in your mouth?

The Dried Trinidad Scorpion Chili Powder  can be used to add flavour to any dish that you would add other hot peppers to, the possibilities are endless. From your favourite scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy for breakfast to your casual snack of chips and salsa with a homemade salsa using the Scorpion Chili Pepper. The Dried Scorpion Chili Pepper has just as many possible options as any other pepper you may come across. Go to www.firehousechilli.com for your free PDF recipe booklets.

Taking the Dried Trinidad Scorpion Chili Powder  and spice up the boring mashed potatoes for dinner or add an ever so slight sprinkle to your Bloody Mary to give it that kick. From the bar to the dinner table, there are so many places that adding Dried Scorpion Chili Powder can make your dining and drinking pleasures a little more interesting. However, this Chili goes much further than the kitchen.

Purchase the Scorpion Chili Pepper at www.firehousechilli.com . They may come in whole pods and in  Trinidad Scorpion Chili Powder .It has medical advantages as well. this has been known to be a medical miracle. As any hot pepper, the Scorpion Chili Pepper will clear your sinus, but it also clears congestion. When looking for a natural way to kill pain, this wonderful pepper can release endorphins and reduce inflammation.

This brilliant, Scorpion Chili Pepper is rich in Vitamin A, much needed for healthy skin and Vitamin C, much needed to build a healthy immune system. Almost a miracle drug that is available without prescription, the Scorpion Chili Pepper has shown to lower cholesterol, sugar levels and burn fat. With so many health benefits, this small vegetable can do as much, if not more, than all the vegetables around it. www.firehousechilli.com delivers to over 60 countries this amazing chili pepper.