Too Hot Chilli

rls1973

now forgive me if i've got this wrong, it's only an idea...remember the thing where, if you've put too much salt in something, a peeled+chopped potato dropped in for a while is supposed to soak it up (you then throw the spud away!)
might this work with other over-done flavours, e.g.chilli?
haven't tried it, but just an idea.

pboae

Capsaicin, the chemical that makes it 'hot' is not water soluble. You need to add something that can dissolve it or neutralise it. Dairy products contain casein which neutralises, pulped pineapple is acidic and will help, (blend it up fine and you will hardly notice it is there), anything fatty, like oil or cheese, will help, and drinking full fat milk while you are eating it will help too! Finally, you can use alcohol too, but you need to make sure the alcohol isn't evaporated off while you cook, and that is least effect method really.

Penelope_Penguin

Hi, Rzl! This older thread might have more ideas for you: Too spicy!!!

HTH, Penny, x

spiddy100

When this happens to me, I serve it 'as is' but with a big dollop of sour cream/creme fraiche/fromage frais/plain yoghurt (depending on what's in the fridge) which makes it edible, and tastes nice too

Idiophreak

Just to add again the whole "serve it with something else" idea

- perhaps you could stick the other two portions in tacos and eat with sour cream/guacamole(sp!?), salad etc. that ought to take the kick out of it a little.

joggyb

stir half a lemon through it a few times. Should do the trick.

Loobysaver

Is there anything I can do to cool it down apart from throwing a bucket of water on it!!!! lol:rotfl:

My OH will probably be OK with it but I can't eat it that hot!!!

ANy advice??

Paulie'sGirl

Serve it with plain yoghurt? That takes the heat out.

Or you could possibly make another batch which is underseasoned and mix together. Will obviously create 1)time issues and 2) a lot of chilli!

Loobysaver

Thanks for the quick answer Paulies Girl but unfortunately the only yogurt I have got in the house is strawberry flavoured and I haven't got time to make up another batch of chilli.

I think I'm going to be rather red faced and hot eating this chilli unless I find a solution!!!!

cat64

Hi Looby, putting a potato (raw) in is meant to help if you have oversalted a dish - may be worth trying with your chilli?