Fans of "sharp kitchen" well know what is a Cayenne pepper. Among a set of types of hot peppers Cayenne it is considered one of the most burning. Despite the peculiar flavor, it is very popular and demanded.
Instruction
1. The Cayenne pepper is a long-term bush and belongs to a sort of a nightshade family, kapsikumovy from family. He reminds a capsicum, but its fruits it is much less, have more expressed aroma and burning taste.
2. South America, India and Java Island are considered as the homeland of a Cayenne pepper. It is obliged by the name to the seaport of Cayenne in Guiana which is in South America. It has also other names: Chile, "Brazilian", "анчо", "Indian". The Cayenne pepper mainly in the countries with tropical climate is grown up: Vietnam, India, Brazil, Thailand and others.
3. On sale the Cayenne pepper can be met as in dried, and fresh. Dried fruits often grind Chile in powder of yellow or gray-yellow color.
4. When choosing a Cayenne pepper you remember that there are different grades of this vegetable which differ in aroma, taste, the size and color of fruits. The sharpness of pepper depends on the content of alkaloid of capsaicin which impacts it burning relish. Than more this substance in pulp and seeds of pepper, especially the taste of vegetable will be sharp. Usually red Chile more burning, and the is less size of pepper and the form is thinner than it, the more sharply it will be.
5. Upon purchase of a Cayenne pepper pay attention to packing. It has to be hermetic capacity, it is better glass. Ideally color of pepper has to be bright, since orange color and finishing with red shades. The pallor of pepper is one of signs of its bad quality.
6. Most widely the Cayenne pepper is applied in cookery (in a fresh, dry or ground look). Most often he acts as spice for giving of aroma and sharpness to dishes. Chili pepper is a part of a huge amount of various sauces, the most known of which are ketchup and a curry.
7. It is perfectly combined with vegetable, fish, cereal and other dishes. Preparation of sausage and a set of other dishes from meat doesn't do without Cayenne pepper. Integral pods are often put when cooking in borsches and soups, and before giving to a table taken out. In a combination with a basil, garlic and a coriander the ground Cayenne pepper impacts to mashed potatoes a peculiar pungent flavor.
8. Besides, the Cayenne pepper is very actively applied in traditional medicine. Moderate consumption of chili pepper improves appetite and has the all-strengthening effect on an organism. The Cayenne pepper has antibacterial properties, strengthens a metabolism, has positive impact on blood and cardiovascular systems. Also it promotes clarification of arteries, helping an organism to get rid of bad cholesterol and triglycerides.
9. Medicines from pods of chili pepper apply in medicine at treatment of the inflamed muscles and joints. For example, at production of plasters.