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Index
Introduction
1 Chili Pepper History
What Is a Chili?
Capsicum Plants and Their Amazonian Jungle Origins
The Chili’s Journey to Europe
Chili’s “World Domination”
Modern Chili Cultivation and Commerce
2 Getting Hot in Here: The Chili Pepper Effect
Anatomy of a Chili
What Makes a Chili Hot?
Measuring Heat with the Scoville Scale
Health Benefits and Medicinal Uses of Chilies
Other Uses of Chilies
3 Types of Chilies: Around the World with the Five Domesticated Species
Capsicum Frutescens
Capsicum Chinense
Capsicum Annuum
Capsicum Pubescens
Capsicum Baccatum
Fresh Chilies and Their Dried Counterparts
4 Growing Your Own: A Guide to Chili Pepper Plants
Choosing What Chilies to Grow
Growing from Seed
Kitchen/Container Gardening
Taking Care of Your Chili Pepper Plant
What to Do with Chili Pepper Leaves
5 Chilies in the Kitchen: Handling and Prep
How to Handle Chilies Safely
How to Chop, Slice, and Dice Chilies
How to Deal with Chili Burns
Storing Chilies
Drying Chilies
6 Making Your Own: Homemade Hot Sauces
Chinese Chili Oil
Chipotle Mayo
Harissa
Zhug
Tequila Hot Sauce
Kansas City–Style Barbecue Sauce
Texas-Style Barbecue Sauce
Spicy Ketchup
Piri Piri Sauce
Green Curry Paste
Red Curry Paste
Sakay
Sambal
Homemade Sriracha
Chermoula
Chimichurri
Avjar
Jalapeño Pesto
Indonesian Peanut Sauce
Chipotle Hollandaise Sauce
Romesco Sauce
Jerk Sauce
7 Salsas
Pico de Gallo
Roasted Tomatillo Salsa
Mango Habanero Salsa
Chile de Arbol Salsa
Pineapple Salsa
Raw Tomatillo Salsa
Smoky Chipotle Salsa
Peanut Salsa
Creamy Pumpkin Seed and Habanero Salsa
Shrimp Salsa
Mixed Chili Salsa
Salsa Ranchera
Roasted Corn Salsa
Guajillo Salsa
Avocado Salsa
Super Spicy Salsa
Zesty Black Bean Salsa
8 Canned Heat: An Overview of Bottled Sauces
A Peek at the Hot Sauce Industry
The Tabasco Story
The Saga of Sriracha
Louisiana-Style Hot Sauces
Mexican Hot Sauces
9 Cooking with Bottled Sauce
Tabasco Gazpacho
Tabasco Deviled Eggs
Sriracha Burgers
Sriracha Aioli
Sriracha Salt
Sriracha Noodles
Buffalo Chicken Wings
Spicy Remoulade Sauce
Spicy Filipino Barbecue Skewers
Black Bean Salad with Tapatio Vinaigrette
Spicy Mac and Cheese
Spicy Crab Dip
Tabasco Hot Wing Sauce
Tabasco Hot Wings
10 Spice Mixes and Dry Rubs
Homemade Chili Powder
Berbere
Creole Seasoning Blend
Adobo Seasoning
Curry Powder
Ras Al Hanout
Baharat
Three-Chili Rub
Memphis Dry Rub
Ancho and Guajillo Chili Dry Rub
Cocoa and Chili Dry Rub
11 The Heat Capital: Mexico
Red Pork and Hominy Stew
White Pork and Hominy Stew
Elotes
Enchiladas Suizas
Cactus Salad
Rice Cooked with Ancho Chili
Spicy Green Rice
Pork with Rajas
Rajas Cooked in Beer
Chilaquiles
Chiles Rellenos
Chalupas
Barbacoa
Shrimp Ceviche
Pork Carnitas
12 From Texas Chili to Chimichurri: The Americas
Jalapeño Poppers
San Antonio Beef Chili
New Mexico Green Chili Stew
Jalapeño and Cheddar Cornbread
Cajun Jambalaya
Oyster Po’ Boys
Oven-Baked Barbecue Ribs
Buffalo Chicken in a Bread Bowl
Dungeness Crab Louis
Jerk Chicken
Pernil (Puerto Rican Roasted Pork Shoulder)
Grilled Steak with Chimichurri
Halibut Ceviche
Peruvian Chicken Soup
Boneless Buffalo Wings
Stuffed Jalapeños
Cajun-Rubbed Swordfish
13 Piquillos and Paprikash: Europe
Pasta Puttanesca
Shrimp fra Diavolo
Spicy Italian Sausage
Spicy Tuna Meatballs
Spaghetti with Garlic and Chili Oil
Marinated Feta Cheese
Spanish Chorizo Sausage
Potato and Chorizo Stew
Spanish Sweet and Spicy Almonds
Stuffed Piquillo Peppers
Spicy Shrimp Tapas
Portuguese Chili with Red Beans
Chicken Paprikash
Spicy Pork Goulash
Cabbage with Paprika
14 The Spicy Route: Africa and The Middle East
Beef Shish Kebabs
Kibbeh
Koshary
Ethiopian Lamb Stew
Ethiopian Lentil Stew
Piri Piri Chicken
Foul
Spicy Okra and Tomatoes
Zucchini with Chermoula
Chermoula Roasted Fish
Curried Red Lentil Soup
Harissa Roasted Chicken
Merguez Sausage
Tunisian Fried Pepper Salad
Spicy Hummus
15 Curries, Stir-Fry, and More: Asia
Thai Green Curry Tofu
Thai Red Curry Chicken
Hot and Sour Beef
Spicy Rice Salad
Spicy Thai Seafood Soup
Curried Green Beans
Ma Po Tofu
Shiitake Mushroom Salad with Chilies
Spicy Chicken Adobo
Banh Mi Sandwiches
Beef Bulgogi
Kimchi Fried Rice
Dahl
Indonesian Rendang Curry Beef
16 Pickled and Preserved Peppers
Vinegar Pickled Peppers
Salt Pickled Peppers
Spicy Dill Pickles
Spicy Chow Chow
Spicy Pickled Eggs
Rum Chilies
Quick Kimchi
Indian Mixed Pickles
Mango Chutney
Green Coriander Chutney
17 Hot and Sweet: Desserts and Drinks
Spicy Fruit Salad
Mango Chili Sorbet
Red Chili Ice Cream
Mexican Hot Chocolate
Bourbon and Chili Brownies
Louisiana Praline Pecans
Spicy Banana Pops
Bloody Mary Mix
Bloody Maria
Micheladas
Cucumber Margaritas
Hot Blooded
Prairie Fire Shooter
Dynamite
Hot Clamato
Appendix A : Additional Resources
Appendix B : Food Preparation Glossary
Appendix C : Equivalents Chart
Appendix D : Food Doneness Chart
Appendix E : Pepper Identification Charts
Standard U.S./Metric Measurement Conversions
Recipe Index
Index
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