This small red pepper, also known as Ghost pepper, probably origins from India. Although this plant is known there for ages, it became popular in Western world in 2000. Until then, a pepper known as Red Savina Habanero was believed to be the hottest. Well, this little thing is at least twice as hot.
Bhut Jolokia chili peppers are incredibly hot, but they also have very nice taste and strong, intoxicating aroma. You should add only a small amount in your meals, because it is so incredibly powerful. Make sure to use gloves when slicing or chopping your peppers, even when they are dry.
Aromatic and hot, thanks to its most important ingredient, known by the name Capsaicin; this plant also has numerous benefits on human health. It can be used in pain treatment, especially when it comes to joint and muscle pain, as well as arthritis pains. It is also very effective in sinus and headache pain relief, and even in fighting several types of cancer.
There are several studies showing great results in the treatment of different cardiovascular diseases, in lowering blood pressure, even in the treatment of different digestion problems, because it really affects natural cleansing processes. Capsaicin is added to various dietary products to improve their effectiveness. All this makes it more than desirable addition in all types of products designed or losing weight.
There are so many recipes using this amazing little pepper. You should certainly try some of them. You can find dried Ghost peppers, or buy them in form of flakes, powder or even oil. You can easily make your own oil. There are two basic ways of preparing this oil. The first one is to place one or two peppers in a dish and cover it with your favorite oil. Leave it in your oven for an hour or so. You will get perfectly scented oil if you pour some olive oil in a small bottle, together with your peppers.
Salsa is maybe the easiest recipe of all. You should slice your dried Ghosts and cook them in a small amount of water, to rehydrate them. After that, just put them in your blender, together with a few cloves of garlic and some tomatoes, fresh or canned. Season with some sea salt, and add a little bit of good white vinegar.
Bhut Jolokia sauce is easy to prepare. You will need one or two Ghost peppers, chopped onions, one or two cloves of garlic, some olive oil and a can of whole tomatoes. Fry your chopped onions on some olive oil for a few minutes, then add other chopped ingredients. Season with a little bit of sea salt and cook for approximately 30 minutes on low heat. You can add different spices of your choice.
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