Ghost Chilli - Ground
Ghost Chilli - Ground
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The ghost chilli, also known as Bhut Jolokia or Naga Jolokia, is a superhot chili pepper native to Northeast India. Famous for its blistering heat that measures between 855,000 and over 1,000,000 Scoville Heat Units, it also possesses a distinctively sweet and fruity flavor profile.
Here is a quick breakdown of its key traits:
- Appearance: The pods are small and lantern-shaped, typically 5 to 7.5 cm long, with a thin, wrinkled, and pocked skin that changes from green to brilliant red, orange, or chocolate as they mature.
- Heat Level: Over 1,000,000 SHU, making it up to 170 times hotter than Tabasco sauce and about 5 times hotter than a habanero.
- Flavor: Despite the intense burn, it features a surprisingly sweet, slightly citrusy, and earthy undertone before the latent heat kicks in.
- Usage: Used sparingly in curries, hot sauces, and spice rubs. It is highly potent, and handling it requires caution.