Bhut Jolokia Is Known As The “King Chilli”

The ghost pepper,also known as bhut jolokia (lit. ’Bhutan pepper’ in Assamese), is an interspecific hybrid chili pepper cultivated in Northeast India. It is a hybrid of Capsicum chinense and Capsicum frutescens.

In 2007, Guinness World Records certified that the ghost pepper was the world’s hottest chili pepper, 170 times hotter than Tabasco sauce. The ghost chili is rated at more than one million Scoville Heat Units (SHUs). However, in the race to grow the hottest chili pepper, the ghost chili was superseded by the Trinidad Scorpion Butch T pepper in 2011 and the Carolina Reaper in 2013.

Ghost peppers are used as a food and a spice.It is used in both fresh and dried forms to “heat up” curries, pickles and chutneys. It is popularly used in combination with pork or dried or fermented fish. In northeastern India, the peppers are smeared on fences or incorporated in smoke bombs as a safety precaution to keep wild elephants at a distance. The pepper’s intense heat makes it a fixture in competitive chili-pepper eating.

How To Cook With Ghost Peppers

They are one of the hottest peppers in the world, and they’re gaining popularity as a culinary ingredient. If you’re looking to add some spice to your cooking, here are a few recipes that feature this Naga Jolokia pepper:

• Ghost pepper nuggets: These bite-sized pieces of chicken are coated in a fiery batter made with ghost pepper powder and fried to golden perfection. Serve with bleu cheese dressing or your favorite dipping sauce.
• Ghost pepper chips: These kettle-cooked chips are packed with flavor, thanks to the addition of hot peppers. They’re perfect for snacking on or serving alongside a sandwich or burger.
• Ghost pepper hot sauce: This recipe combines the heat of ghost chili peppers with the sweetness of mangoes, resulting in a unique and delicious hot sauce. Add it to your favorite dishes for an extra kick of flavor.
• Ghost pepper ranch: Kick up your ranch dressing a notch by adding some red chili powder to the mix. This zesty version is perfect for dipping veggies, spreading on sandwiches, or using it as a salad dressing.