I'd like to introduce you guys to Ghost Chilies. They were sent to me as a present for my birthday. When my friend told me about them, I went looking all over town for them, and, though they have the Trader Joe's logo on them, I could not find them at Trader Joe's. Indeed, I could not find them anywhere in Houston, so I'm very happy that my friend sent them to me.
Being a Texan, I'm rather familiar with a variety of chilies and enjoy a nice spicy dish whenever I can get one. The only thing I don't really enjoy is how some peppers burn any living flesh they touch. The fire should stay in my mouth, not singe lips and fingers. that's one reason I shy away from the hottest of hot wings... I want an enjoyable eating experience, not to become the human torch.
Well, friends, that doesn't seem to happen with Ghost Peppers. Don't get me wrong, these little babies stand up to their reputation. They are HOT! But its a heat that sort of sneaks up on you. I've put these on pizza, hamburgers, beans and quesadillas so far, and the roasted pepper flavor transformed a rather ordinary meal into something extremely enjoyable. Of course, after a minute or so of enjoying that full roasted pepper flavor, the heat hits you, and it hits mercilessly... filling your mouth with delicious flame. I can't wait to try them in a pot of home made Texas chili.
