Chillies come in a variety of shapes, sizes & colours from long & thin to round & berry-like, & from green to fiery orange & there is a huge variation in the degree of hotness (measured on the Scoville scale). There are some 400 varieties of chillies, ranging in strength from the mild jalapeño to the blisteringly hot habanero. Chillies are grown all over the world, & are an essential ingredient (fresh or dried) in many world cuisines. Indeed, it would be hard to imagine a curry, mole poblano or fajitas without the hot stuff. The Hot Book of Chillies is an essential companion to enjoying chillies, & covers the history & biology of the plants, how hotness is measured, chillies & health, nutritional & medicinal value & how to preserve & use chillies. A gallery of chillies presents Approx. 100 of the most popular chilli varieties, & the book
Includes:: a selection of recipes for salsas, hot sauces, jams & chutneys.