Chilli
Vegetables
Cool & dark
The red chilli is also known as chilli. Red pepper makes dishes hot and spicy. The spiciness is determined by the presence of the substance capsaicin. Chili pepper can also be dried. Chili powder is not a ground chilli, but a mixture of dried chilli and other herbs and spices (such as cumin and oregano).
Also known as:
Preparation & storage
Storage
Store chilli in a cool place (12-15 °C), but preferably not in the fridge. This prevents the pepper from ripening further. Store the pepper in the cellar or pantry, for example.
You can also easily freeze the chilli pepper. The flavour will not be lost.
How do I know if the chilli pepper is no longer good? The pepper emits a sour smell, becomes limp or mouldy. You can quickly recognise this decay by looking or smelling.
Preparation
The seeds and seeds of chilli peppers are the sharpest and spiciest. You can remove these before use.
Cut the chilli pepper with a sharp knife and avoid touching it with your hands. Don't rub your eyes after slicing pepper!
Storage times
Kitchen cupboard: 7 days
Freezer: 6 months
Preparation times
Depends on the application.
Cleaning chilli
See preparing.
Information
Grow your own chillies
How much does a chilli weigh?
Cultivation and season
Tip
Chilli flavour
Recipes with Chilli
More recipes
Pea salad with red onion and cherry tomatoes
250gr vegetables p.p.
Stuffed tacos with salsa
Mexican fajitas with peppers
215gr vegetables p.p.
Availability
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