Chillis. Love 'em or hate 'em, chilli's are very popular in many culinary styles in many cultures all over the world. Over the years, hot food has gradually become staple in British cuisine.
The chemical in chillis that make them hot is called Capsaicin. In fact, the 'hot' sensation is triggered because capsaicin is actually a nerve poison! But it's not all bad news - it just so happens that the part of the brain that processes pain is closely linked to the part that processes pleasure. It also stimulates the release of endorphines, giving the consumer of the chilli a mildly pleasurable, some would even liken it to a slight euphoric, feeling.
So, if you consider yourself one of the millions of people that like a bit of extra spice, maybe this tip is for you!
Got some medium heat chillis lying around in the fridge? Stick them on the window sill. The sun will evaporate the water in the chillis, leaving you a pepper with really concentrated heat! Just one slice of semi-dried chilli is the equivalent 1 whole fresh medium chilli...
Just don't let it get in your eye! ;-)
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