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![]() ![]() I was reluctant to buy it because of the size and the relatively short shelf life of dairy products. My mom used to (about 20 years ago!) make a delicious dip with sour cream and dill and thinking of it now made me want to eat tzatziki.Īfter I decided that I really wanted to try it again, I was pleased to see that Costco sells it for a good price (of course!). Although I frequently eat hummus, I have not had tzatziki in many, many years, despite liking it when I have had it. I have always enjoyed Middle Eastern and Greek food (I know there are differences in many items across these cuisines but I associate Tzatziki with both). Recently, I decided that I really wanted Tzatziki. I'll be sure to share! Thanks! - Mike H.Every once in a while I get a particular food stuck in my head and decide that I really want to either try it or buy it again after a long time without it. ![]() Don't forget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. If you enjoy this recipe, I hope you'll leave a comment with some STARS. Try Some of My Other Popular Salsa Recipes Sweet Ghost Pepper-Pineapple-Pear Hot Sauce.Sweet and Spicy Ghost Pepper Candied Bacon.Try Some of My Other Popular Ghost Pepper Recipes White fish LOVES a good salsa, and it makes for a healthy meal. I also like to use salsa as a topper for any grilled or roasted meats, like chicken, pork, and especially fish. Try some of my Game Day Recipes for more ideas. Salsas are always popular on game day gatherings, or pretty much any party situation. If you do feel the burn on your skin, consult this page - How to Stop the Chili Pepper Burn. Avoid touching your eyes or other parts of your skin to avoid that burn. The oils can get onto your skin and can cause burning. As mentioned, ghost peppers are VERY HOT, so it is best to wear gloves when handling them. Make it REALLY hot if you want! Sure! Handling Ghost Peppers - Safety InformationĪ word to the wise. Or, if you're looking for extra heat, this recipe can easily use up to 10 ghost peppers or more. If you're concerned about the heat, consider using only 1 ghost pepper and filling in the recipe with other peppers. You can easily adjust the ingredients to your preferences. Playing with the Recipe - Adjusting the Heat I like to cover it and let it chill in the refrigerator at this point to let the flavors develop even further, but honestly, you can eat it once it's cooled if you'd like. Don't you just love easy food? Salsas are easy. Simmer it for about 15 minutes to let the flavors develop.Ĭool, and adjust with salt to your tastes and BOOM! Next, Add all of the ingredients to a food processor or blender and process it until it is nice and smooth.Īdd the ingredients to a pan and bring to a quick boil. You can serve this up as it is, or! Continue on for the picante style sauce. Right here is my Fresh Ghost Pepper Salsa Recipe. Toss everything together to combine it.Īdd in a few sprinkles of salt to your personal tastes! Here we go! How to Make Ghost Pepper Salsa - The Recipe Methodįirst, gather up your ingredients - 4 ghost peppers, a medium sized tomato, a small white onion, a large lime (or use 3 tablespoons lime juice), 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, and a bit of salt.Ĭhop the peppers, tomato and onion, then add them to a bowl with the lime juice and cilantro. NOTE: This recipe is extremely similar to my Fresh Ghost Pepper Salsa Recipe, but we're extending the recipe steps to include processing and simmering to make more of a picante style sauce. So let's talk about how we make this ghost pepper salsa, shall we? It's super easy, as we're working with fresh ingredients. If you're not used to ghost pepper heat, get ready for a little sweat.Īll of my ghost pepper loving friends will LOVE this salsa for sure. You'll notice some heat right off the bat, but ghost pepper salsa is more of a blooming heat, so after a few more bites, you'll notice the warmth building in your mouth. It just wants you to dip a chip right in there. Ready to dig in? I am! The color is so vibrant. Yes, that is some very nice heat there, but as mentioned, with that heat comes some excellent flavor. Ghost peppers, aka Bhut Jolokias, top out at over 1 Million Scoville Heat Units, which is roughly 200+ times hotter than an average jalapeno pepper. If you want to cook with ghost peppers, you need to be ready for the heat. Good for me! I get to add more to my ghost pepper recipes to really spice things up. I've been cooking a LOT with ghost peppers lately because my ghost pepper plants are REALLY productive this year. ![]() More ghost pepper salsa! Am I crazy? No way! Ghost peppers are nice and spicy, and they have an addictive fruity flavor, especially when they're cooked into a salsa. A recipe for spicy ghost pepper salsa made with garden grown ghost peppers, tomato, onion, lime juice and cilantro, all simmered together to let the flavors meld, picante style. ![]()
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