What can I do with Bhut Jolokia's?

Question

I'm growing some Bhut Jolokia's (world hottest pepper aka ghost pepper) amongst other hot peppers. Anyone have any recommendations what I can do with them? I picked one off the plant last night. I'm looking for something other that hot sauce or chili.

Answer

I've never used bhut jolokias but I love spicy vegetable oil. If you leave a few peppers in a jar with olive or vegetable oil the oil will become spicy and anything you cook with it will have that kick. Depending on how many peppers you use and how long you let the oil sit (at least a month), I'm sure this will get really spicy.

Once you do this you can cook pretty much anything that needs a little (or a lot) of extra heat. You said you have other peppers so it might be interesting to set up a few jars with different pepper combos.

Bonus: if what I've heard of these peppers is correct, you can probably make a low grade mace this way.

If you're looking for something to do right away, I'd mix a very small piece in some melty cheese and throw it on some chips, burritos, pizza, or anything really. Spicy cheese rocks.

Good luck and enjoy.

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