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Ghost Chily

Capsicum chinense 'Bhut Jolokia' Allergen-Free
Ghost Chily

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Solanaceae
  • Primary Cuisine Indian|Southeast Asian
  • Seasonality Late Summer|Early Fall
  • Source Capsicum chinense plant

O Que É Ghost Chily?

An extremely pungent chili pepper, originating from Northeast India, known for its intense heat and fruity undertones.

Qual o Sabor de Ghost Chily?

Ghost Chily tem um sabor extremely pungent, fruity, smoky (subtle) com aromas de fruity, pungent, earthy.

Taste
Extremely pungent, Fruity, Smoky (subtle)
Texture
Crisp (fresh), Leathery (dried)
Aroma
Fruity, Pungent, Earthy
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Informação Nutricional

Per 5g
Calories40 kcal
Total Fat0.4 g
Saturated Fat0.1 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein1.9 g
Total Carbohydrate8.8 g
Dietary Fiber1.5 g
Total Sugars5.3 g
Calcium14 mg
Iron0.6 mg
Potassium322 mg

Segredo do Chef

Toasting dried ghost chilies briefly before grinding can unlock deeper, smokier flavors, but be mindful of airborne capsaicin.

Substitutos e Proporções de Ghost Chily

O melhor substituto para Ghost Chily é Habanero Pepper, usado na proporção de 2:1 (Habanero to Ghost). Similar fruity notes and high heat, but significantly less potent.

Substitutos para Ghost Chily com proporções
Substituto Proporção Melhor para
Habanero Pepper Melhor 2:1 (Habanero to Ghost) Similar fruity notes and high heat, but significantly less potent.
Scotch Bonnet Pepper 2:1 (Scotch Bonnet to Ghost) Offers comparable heat and tropical fruitiness, common in Caribbean cuisine.
Trinidad Scorpion Pepper 1:1 Even hotter than ghost chili, for those seeking more extreme heat.
Pure Capsaicin Extract Vary by concentration For pure heat without the chili flavor, use sparingly and with extreme caution.

Como Escolher e Armazenar Ghost Chily

  1. Look for firm, unblemished peppers.
  2. Handle with gloves and caution.

O Que Combina Bem Com Ghost Chily?

  • Curry
  • Stir-fries
  • Hot sauce
  • Stews
  • Chili oil
  • Fruit salsa.

Perguntas frequentes

Qual o sabor de Ghost Chily?

Extremely pungent, Fruity, Smoky (subtle) Fruity, Pungent, Earthy

Qual é um bom substituto para Ghost Chily?

O melhor substituto é Habanero Pepper (2:1 (Habanero to Ghost)). Similar fruity notes and high heat, but significantly less potent.

Como escolher e armazenar Ghost Chily?

Look for firm, unblemished peppers. Handle with gloves and caution.

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