All over the world, chili peppers are known and revered by lovers of spicy food. After the show in Russia of the television series "Colombo", where the clumsy and funny protagonist constantly dined with chili, this pepper and dishes based on it earned fame in our country. But not many people know that this product has both useful and extremely dangerous properties for the body. Correct consumption of chili will relieve you of discomfort and health problems.
Instructions
Step 1
In the vastness of the CIS, there is an opinion that the sharpness of a chili pepper depends on how you cut it. Cutting the chili lengthwise can reduce the pungency, and crosswise, on the contrary, increase it. This opinion is wrong. To reduce the pungency of the pepper, remove the inner baffles and seeds. They contain the substance capsaicin, which causes a burning sensation.
Step 2
While drinking chili, never touch the mucous membrane of the eyes, nose, etc. Otherwise, you risk getting a severe burn, which is fraught with long-term inpatient treatment. Some chefs even use rubber gloves when cooking chili dishes. Wash your hands well with soap and water after consuming such dishes. As you wash, drip some citric acid onto your hands.
Step 3
Do not drink chili with water, capsaicin does not dissolve in it. The best means to neutralize the action of capsaicin are dairy products (more specifically, the milk protein casein contained in them), fats and alcohol. In the countries of Southeast Asia, the burning sensation from chili is neutralized with a solution of sucrose in water. Ordinary bread can also serve as an excellent absorbent.
Step 4
Remember, chili is not a condiment. It cannot be put into an already cooked dish. Consuming chili as a condiment with a ready-made dish can lead to internal burns of the stomach lining and long-term healing. Chili is added to dishes at the beginning of cooking or 5-10 minutes before the end.
Step 5
Fry dried chili peppers to add flavor. But do not overdo it in a skillet, otherwise it will burn and the taste will deteriorate.
Step 6
Add spices such as cardamom, coriander, turmeric, fennel, and cumin to a dish made with chili. The dish will be not only spicy, but also aromatic.
