This
is a little pot of the world’s hottest chilli powder I bought from a stall in
Borough Market.
Now, I consider myself to be able to handle my chilli. I
wouldn’t say I can handle ridiculous amounts of chilli, but a fair bit more
than your average Joe! This little pot though... this pot is incredibly lethal!
The weird thing is that when you open the pot to take a whiff, there isn’t much
of a strong smell from afar. Bring your nose closer to it, and it’ll catch your
nose and throat like nothing else! It’s a subtle kick at first, but then it
just lingers around like smelly fart in an unaired room!
I’ve
been using it very sparingly (as advised on the tin) and I kid you not, it
really is hot. Using it in a stir fry of vegetables was the best way to get the
full effect of the spice, as when you throw it into the wok, it instantly gives
your nose and throat that hit of spice. And if you’re sensitive to spice, then
your nose will start running too. But I believe it’s worth the few seconds of
cooking pain, as the spicy taste in your wok is delicious (if you can handle it
that is).
Having
said that, it’s definitely worth a try just to test yourself. If you do try it,
use it sparingly...very very sparingly! And don’t touch the powder with your
hands. And definitely don’t touch your eyes after if you’ve touched the powder
with your hands! K
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