HOT RED CHILLIES

              

          HOT RED CHILLIES

    Chillies Many different varieties of chillies are used.The flavour of fresh and dried chillies is different,

so be sure to use the type specified in the recipes. Finger-

length green and red chillies are usually moderately hot.

Red chillies are often dried and ground to make chilli flakes

and ground red pepper. Tiny but fiery-hot bird’s-eye

chillies may be red, green or yellowy-orange. Cut or break

dried chillies into pieces and soak them in hot water for

about 10 minutes to soften them before grinding or blending.

If you want to reduce the heat without losing the flavour,

discard some or all of the seeds.