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Mexican spicy tacos with meat & vegetables

Mexican spicy tacos with meat & vegetables

Ingredients :

  • 1 pound of ground beef or chicken
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup of diced superhot peppers, such as ghost peppers or Carolina reapers
  • 1 teaspoon of cumin
  • 1 teaspoon of chili powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 8-10 corn tortillas
  • Toppings of your choice: shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, diced onions, diced avocado, sour cream, cilantro

 

Get to work :

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Add the ground beef or chicken and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.

Add the diced onion, minced garlic, diced superhot peppers, cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.

Warm the tortillas in the oven or on a skillet.

Add the cooked meat mixture to the warm tortillas and top with your favorite toppings.

Serve and enjoy your spicy tacos!

This recipe is a great way to add some heat to the classic Mexican dish. The superhot peppers will bring a nice depth of heat to the dish and the toppings can be adjusted according to your preference. Tac

Classic Southern superhot Shrimp and Grits

Classic Southern superhot Shrimp and Grits

Ingredients :

  • 1 pound of large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons of butter
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup of diced superhot peppers, such as ghost peppers or Carolina reapers
  • 1/4 cup of diced onions
  • 1/4 cup of diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup of chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup of heavy cream
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup of cooked grits

 

Get to work :

Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Once the butter is melted, add the garlic and diced superhot peppers and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add the onions and tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.

Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until pink and cooked through.

Add the chicken broth and heavy cream and bring the mixture to a simmer.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Indonesian hot Sambal Oelek

Indonesian hot Sambal Oelek

Ingredients :

  • 1/2 cup of homegrown peppers, seeded and finely diced (any kind of pepper you like)
  • 1/4 cup of shallots, finely diced
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon of shrimp paste (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon of palm sugar or brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons of tamarind paste
  • 2 tablespoons of fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil

 

Get to work :

In a blender or food processor, combine the diced peppers, shallots, garlic, shrimp paste (if using), palm sugar, tamarind paste, and fish sauce. Puree until smooth.

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Once the oil is hot, add the pepper puree and stir-fry for about 5-7 minutes, or until fragrant and thickened.
Remove the skillet from the heat and let the sambal cool for a few minutes.

Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed, adding more sugar or fish sauce to taste.

Serve the sambal as a condiment with rice dishes, grilled meats, or as a dipping sauce.

Note: Sambal is a traditional Indonesian chili paste, this recipe is a basic one, you can adjust the amount of pepper or other ingredients according to your preference.

This sambal recipe is a great way to use the homegrown peppers you’ve grown. It’s a traditional Indonesian chili paste that can be used as a condiment for rice dishes, grilled meats, or as a dipping sauce. You can adjust the recipe according to your preference, adding more or less peppers, sugar or fish sauce. Making your own sambal allows you to control the heat level and customize the flavors to your liking.

How to germinate and grow superhot pepper seeds

How to germinate and grow superhot pepper seeds

Start by selecting high-quality, fresh superhot pepper seeds.

Soak the seeds in warm water for 24 hours before planting to soften the seed coat and encourage germination.

Fill seed trays or pots with seed compost, and make sure they have drainage holes.

Sow the seeds on the surface of the compost and lightly cover with a layer of vermiculite or sieved compost.

Place the seed trays or pots in a propagator or cover with a plastic bag and put in a warm place (around 75-85F or 24-29C) to germinate.

Keep the compost moist but not waterlogged, and ensure good air circulation.

Once the seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant them into 7.5cm (3in) pots.

When all risk of frost has passed, transplant the seedlings into the greenhouse or outside into the garden, in a sunny spot with well-drained soil.
Water regularly and fertilize the plants every 2 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.

Keep the plants well ventilated and avoid overcrowding to prevent disease.

Note: Superhot peppers require a long and warm growing season, so make sure to start them early indoors and transplant them to the garden only when the temperature is warm enough. Also, these peppers can be very hot, so be careful when handling them.

Keep in mind that growing superhot peppers can be challenging and require patience, so be prepared to put in the work and be patient. But the end result will be worth it, as you’ll be able to enjoy the unique and fiery flavor of your own superhot peppers.

Yellow Habanero and Melon hot sauce

Yellow Habanero and Melon hot sauce

Ingredients :

  • 1 cup of fresh yellow habanero peppers, seeded and finely diced
  • 1/2 cup of diced melon (cantaloupe or honeydew)
  • 1/2 cup of distilled white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup of honey
  • 1/4 cup of lime juice
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon of salt

 

Get to work :

In a blender, combine the diced habanero peppers, diced melon, distilled white vinegar, honey, lime juice, minced garlic, and salt. Puree until smooth.

Pour the puree into a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the sauce simmer for about 15 minutes, or until thickened.

Remove the pan from the heat and let the sauce cool for a few minutes.

Carefully ladle the sauce into sterilized bottles or jars, leaving about 1/4 inch of headspace.

Seal the jars with lids and bands and let them cool completely before storing in the refrigerator.

Note: The yellow habanero pepper is a medium-hot pepper, so adjust the amount to taste. The addition of melon will bring a nice sweetness and balance the heat.

This hot sauce can be used to add a sweet and spicy flavor to various dishes, from a marinade, to sandwiches, soups, stews, and more. The melon will also bring a nice freshness and sweetness to the sauce.