Blend, say four habaneros into two cups of simple syrup. Boil for 20 minutes.
Pour onto EVERYTHING.
You will either die or literally get high on all the endorphins.
There are no kitchen facilities for students to use at my college :x
I must try to remember this for next time I go home.
Quote from: Cainad on September 21, 2008, 06:15:09 PM
There are no kitchen facilities for students to use at my college :x
I must try to remember this for next time I go home.
get yourself a hotplate.
you'd only need like one pot and one skillet.
this sounds interesting. I think I want to find some way to work it into a dinner special.
Quote from: Squiddy on September 21, 2008, 07:39:27 PM
Quote from: Cainad on September 21, 2008, 06:15:09 PM
There are no kitchen facilities for students to use at my college :x
I must try to remember this for next time I go home.
get yourself a hotplate.
you'd only need like one pot and one skillet.
Not allowed :x :argh!: :emo: :rogpipe:
Wait, why should that stop me?
I've still got about 200 mL left of the stuff, and I'm going to experiment by adding perhaps some paprika or other spices to it for extra sexiness.
Quote from: Felix on September 21, 2008, 08:59:14 PM
I've still got about 200 mL left of the stuff, and I'm going to experiment by adding perhaps some paprika or other spices to it for extra sexiness.
Be like the Aztecs and try it with some dark, bitter chocolate.
I like that.
I plan to experiment with paprika, chocolate, and curry.
This idea is both beautiful and terrifying.
:mittens:
Also, Welcome back.
Gonna make and test this. It makes me want to have it on a salad.
Intriguing. The sugar should cut some of the heat, while bringing up the habaneros fruitiness, yes?
ECH: Drizzle on fish tacos.
Quote from: Felix on September 21, 2008, 08:59:14 PM
I've still got about 200 mL left of the stuff, and I'm going to experiment by adding perhaps some paprika or other spices to it for extra sexiness.
garlic. just sayin'.
personally i'd add a littlebit of salt, as well.
as always, i'd consider replacing syrup with honey, although when i made my "sambal" (similar thing) i used dark molasses syrup.
other really good spice to add: cilantro / coriander-leaves. failing that (or not), parsley.
about chocolate, i had dark chocolate with chillipeppers a couple of times, i wasn't terribly impressed. it tastes pretty much like you'd expect, chocolate with the burning/hot sensation of peppers. no synergy or anything. apparently in Germany, it's now all the rage to add capsaicin to just about any food to give it an extra "bite" (and sell it for more expensive cause it's "special", of course). they have several different kinds of dark chocolate with chillis, pure and with various fillings.
it made me realize i actually like the real fine, smooth medium-brown chocolate best. Maybe with a blend of nuts.
with chili's the dark bitter crap thats all crumbly and tastes like ass is the best.
for eating, i loves me some sweet milk chocolate with orange or nuts.
Squid- half german
Quote from: triple zero on September 22, 2008, 05:34:51 PM
Quote from: Felix on September 21, 2008, 08:59:14 PM
I've still got about 200 mL left of the stuff, and I'm going to experiment by adding perhaps some paprika or other spices to it for extra sexiness.
garlic. just sayin'.
personally i'd add a littlebit of salt, as well.
as always, i'd consider replacing syrup with honey, although when i made my "sambal" (similar thing) i used dark molasses syrup.
other really good spice to add: cilantro / coriander-leaves. failing that (or not), parsley.
about chocolate, i had dark chocolate with chillipeppers a couple of times, i wasn't terribly impressed. it tastes pretty much like you'd expect, chocolate with the burning/hot sensation of peppers. no synergy or anything. apparently in Germany, it's now all the rage to add capsaicin to just about any food to give it an extra "bite" (and sell it for more expensive cause it's "special", of course). they have several different kinds of dark chocolate with chillis, pure and with various fillings.
it made me realize i actually like the real fine, smooth medium-brown chocolate best. Maybe with a blend of nuts.
Garlic is sort of obligatory seeming. I like this sauce because it can go with either sweet or savory, depending on how you use it.
Maybe a mix of syrup and dark molasses syrup. Too much molasses I find cloying. The cilantro sounds well.
I tried the paprika, it's not that great. Then I added a bit of salt as per 000's suggestion and it kicked some ass.
More later, must run.
Vinegar, dudes. Coarse salt optional. Put some veggies (julienned) and have it on the side with Indian/Pakistani food, Afghan, or Thai/Vietnamese. You can also use it to make a sort of coleslaw with cabbage, jicama and carrots.
I make something like this when we have peppers in our garden. Curled everyone's toes when I served it with my husband's Afghan food. Used it like a condiment.
Vinegar in a simple syrup? Madness.
Just tried it with paprika, a little salt, and a little soy sauce.
Not bad, but not brilliant.
How about a little lime juice and salt? On top of mangoes?
Interesting!
*left keyboard to test idea*
Was that your idea, or did you steal the prototypes from some sort of culinary illuminati?
Oh, I just thought that mangoes are often eaten with chile and lime, and the syrup would go naturally with fruit. Sort of like a sweet/salty/sour/spicy thing.
Solid thinking, Nasturtiums.
I'm unmotivated with the idea of trying it with curry. Any more suggestions?
Hmmm... some tamarind and cumin?
We lack tamarind that isn't trapped in an HP Sauce bottle.
Darn. Maybe they sell canned tamarind puree at a local Indian shop?
My only other suggestion would be to try it in some sort of alcohol, which would be a bold experiment. I dunno what kind, though.
The default situation would be a hellishly spicy martini. I might try it later.
Add it in a margarita.
Tequila + Chilis + Lime + Sugar + Salt = WHAMMY!