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Confession from a newb

Kikaida

Kikaida

Don't know why, but been craving heat lately hence my foray into these boards. Looking back at some of the recipes I came across here, "pikliz" or how ever you spell it really stuck out. Not exposed to much more than the standard jalapeno, Serrano and bird pepper (from back home), all I've really known is heat and not so much 'flavor'. I've been reading a bunch on "fruity notes" and the like and thought of wine....To me its just sour grapes for the most part but for others its a lot of elaboration on esoteric, eccentric abstractions. Yeah, I get it to a point but some descriptions just drift into obscurity and silliness.
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So, wanting to put together my "pikliz" recipe that has such rave reviews I acquired some orange habaneros from the local grocer (closest to Scotch Bonnets that I can get)....Not expecting much...Not knowing what to expect, I had my wife (who has been into hot jalapenos for a while) try them (too much heat destroys my stomach)...The small speck that she had covered her mouth with heat and she said it was really good...Intrigued, I tried a small piece....What a freakin revelation! I could taste mango and papaya, clearly! What a shock...Never thought about these much more than a fire bomb. I am completely blown away.
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New respect, new intrigue...I got me some seeds from these and am really looking forward to starting these late next winter...along with several others. This should be a fun trip.....
 
Welcome to the addiction! I think most of us who grow got started because we couldn't find "exotic" chiles locally, or the quality at the grocer was so bad. Just wait until you try more - the flavor variety is huge! Since you stated you have stomach issues, keep in mind that not only is using a lesser quantity an option, but also some varieties are very mild. Some mild varieties that I've enjoyed include aji habanero (a baccatuum, not the same as the habanero you are most likely familiar with), aji cristal, and trinidad perfume. Aji habanero is amazingly like oranges to me. Aji cristal is also very fruity, though not like oranges. Trinidad perfume are just very different - my favorite use is to candy them. You will be amazed once you start getting deeper into chiles.
 
Thanks Gemee, I'll take your advice for next seasons garden, really looking forward to it! I'm sure the habanero I had was  pretty mild compared to what you guys consider 'hot'...but after today's experience, heat is secondary to flavor!
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Thanks for advice Moruga Welder...I got some "hatch" peppers last week to get some seeds. Not only did I burn my eyes but it appears that when taking a shower, I realized that my 'sack has heat receptors too! Dafuq?! :P
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Phil, I've seen the Youtube videos and that ain't gonna happen, LOL!!!!
 
You want Scotch Bonnets, in all varieties. I, personally, don't enjoy the superhots a whole lot. The brutal attack of heat can tend to destroy your taste buds. To each his own, though. Hit me up around October, and I'll send you some FTL Scotch Bonnet seeds. I'm sure you'll have little trouble acquiring MOAs.
 
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