The Scoville scale is used for chile peppers.
It's not as popular as cayenne pepper, but this slim chili can be used for many things.It is one of our favorites for spicing things up because of its slim shape, short length, and potent but eatable heat.
This pepper is terrific as chili powder or in hot sauces, but it is also skinny and tiny enough to flavor foods, olive oil, and beverages as a whole dried Pod.The chilipods have a beautiful reddish tint when dried.This adds a wow factor to a bottle or cocktail.
The medium heat pop of these chilies is between 15,000 and 30,000 Scoville heat units.It is two to fifteen times hotter than the jalapeo pepper, but it is not as hot as the cayenne pepper.There are reports of some chile de rbol peppers in the cayenne range, but that is not the norm.You are going to get a lot of heat.
The heat is acidic and quick.There is a lot of flavor here, but that is counterbalanced by its surprisingly good taste.
There is a lot to this chili in terms of taste.There is a hint of nuttiness along with a light grassy undertone.Since the heat level is lower, these chilies can be enjoyed by many more people.
The fresh and dried form of chile de rbol are covered by the name.These hot peppers come from a bush, not a tree, but it is the pepper stems that make the name so fitting.The stems are very strong.
The chile de rbol is like a mini cayenne pepper, it matures from green to a bright red.They are only two to three inches in length, but are slim and curved.Some other names for this pepper have been brought on by this shape.The hot peppers referred to as Bird's Beak are found in Mexico.
The de rbol chili is a red color, ranging from bright red to dark cherry in hue, unlike other chilies that turn a dark brown or black when dried.The dried form is very popular.The size of this dried chili makes it perfect to use as a garnish.You will find it more often in this form.
You can find dried peppers in chili ristras and chili wreath, and they are also used as ornamental kitchen decor.
There are many amazing uses for food.This hot pepper is great as a crushed powder for soups and marinades.Its nutty, smoky flavor adds a great heat twist to salsas and hot sauces.
The dried variety has access to the world of infusions.The chile de rbol can be placed directly in the oil bottle to be infused with olive oil.Iced tea, alcohol, and other beverages can be made with a chile de rbol infused vodka.The chilies are so small that they can be used in a cocktail and drink.They add a kick to your home bar concoctions.