Naga Ghost Chilli / Bhut Jolokia Chilli Dried Whole - 15g

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It seems those elephants know something maybe we humans don’t because the Bhut Jolokia has attracted a lot of attention among us with its fabulous heat. It held the crown with the Guinness Book of World Records, until it was beaten by the intense Butch T Scorpion for the official title and then by the Trinidad Moruga Scorpion as the unofficial overall heat winner. Both of those were taken over in 2013 by the Carolina Reaper.

Grown in Nagaland India - Our Naga is processed by our friends who can be seen here in action drying and processing wonderful naga pods A foodie by nature and a passionate cook, loves everything about food. Cooking is my passion. I love experimenting with food in my kitchen and try to bring the best in whatever I cook. I cook with all my heart and soul and this love is evident in the dishes I cook. There is a flavor beyond the extreme spiciness, believe it or not. This chili has a slow-building heat, so you experience the flavor (for at least a few seconds) before the hammer drops. They have a sweet, fruity flavor typical of many super-hot peppers, but underneath it is a light smokiness as well. Uses: Used exclusively where pungency is required and not flavour. Good for hot curries , hot sauces and chocolateBird's Eye (Bird Pepper, Bird Eye Chili) (Note: the name is used for several bird pepper varieties) Hussain, Wasbir (20 November 2007). "World's Hottest Chile Used as Elephant Repellent". National Geographic. Archived from the original on 22 November 2007 . Retrieved 21 November 2007. a b " 'Ghost chile' burns away stomach ills - Diet & Nutrition - NBC News". Associated Press. 2007 . Retrieved 5 August 2007. Over time, Naga Phal Curry gained popularity beyond Nagaland and is now appreciated by spice enthusiasts around the world. It has become a symbol of the region’s culinary heritage and is frequently featured in Indian and international food festivals, as well as in restaurants specialising in Indian cuisine. strong>About the Producer The company was founded in 2013 by Mike and Fiona Doyne-Ditmas. Initial seeds of the company were started thirty years ago when we began creating small batches of chilli oil for use by our ourselves and as gifts for family and friends. The Chilli Oil Company carefully select the most exciting chillies on the planet. Blending with a peppery Spanish olive oil we create. for you, a wonderful array of premium fully flavoured chilli oils of differing colours, complexities and strengths.

It’s also used to add intense heat to Indian, Mexican, and Tex-Mex dishes. Even popular fast food restaurants have bought into the hype. Red Robin, for instance, released two burgers to its menu with ghost pepper sauces. But those sauces come nowhere near the true heat of the Bhut Jolokia − they’re still tasty nonetheless! Deepak, Sharanya (1 January 2019). "The Incredible Story of Bhut Jolokia: From Rural India to Dumb YouTube Stunts". Taste . Retrieved 25 June 2019. Naga Phal Curry, also known as Naga Ghost Chilli Curry, is a fiery and pungent curry dish that originated in the northeastern region of India, particularly in the state of Nagaland. The name “Naga” refers to the Naga people, the indigenous inhabitants of Nagaland.

Bosland, Paul; Coon, Danise; Cooke, Peter H. (June 2015). "Novel Formation of Ectopic (Nonplacental) Capsaicinoid Secreting Vesicles on Fruit Walls Explains the Morphological Mechanism for Super-hot Chile Peppers". Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. 140 (3): 253–256. doi: 10.21273/JASHS.140.3.253. Roasting any pepper prior to use tends to make it milder. The roasting removes some of the capsaicin oil from the chili, and that oil isn’t immediately absorbed into other foods (when the Bhut Jolokia is roasted alone.) See our post on Does Cooking Peppers Make Them Hotter?