Celestial Chili Peppers: One of the Spiciest Chilies
Vietnamese chili peppers are famous for their intense heat and distinct flavor. Among them, celestial chili peppers (ot chi thien) stand out as one of the hottest varieties in Vietnam. This fiery chili is an essential ingredient in numerous Vietnamese dishes, adding a spicy kick to every bite. Let’s find out about celestial chili peppers – one of the spiciest chilies in the world in the following post!
1. What is Celestial Chili Pepper?
Celestial chili (ớt chỉ thiên) is native to Vietnam and nowadays farmers widely cultivate this kind of chili throughout the country. This type of plant is not picky about soil, so it can grow wild or people can easily grow it. It has its name because of the fruits pointing up to the sky. The chili plant has a woody lower stem, growing many branches, and long, pointed leaves.
Celestial chili is small, elongated resembling fingers with pointed tips. It has bright red when ripe, with a glossy finish. In terms of flavor, it is extremely hot, ranking among the world’s hottest chili peppers. Besides its intensely spicy, it offers a unique aroma. Not only a spice, this kind of chili pepper is also medicinal.
2. The spiciness of Celestial Chili
To measure the spiciness of chili, people use a separate unit called the Scoville Heat Unit (abbreviated as SHU).
The lowest spiciness of chili is 0 – 100 degrees SHU (not spicy), while the highest spiciness can be up to more than 1,040,000 degrees SHU. According to research, celestial chili peppers reach 100,000 – 250,000 degrees SHU. At a level above 100,000, chili peppers can be said to reach a level of extreme spiciness.
3. Culinary and medical uses of Celestial Chili
Not only a spice, this kind of chili pepper is also medicinal. Let’s find out.
In culinary, chili peppers are an indispensable spice. People use it in dishes like pho, beef rice noodles (bun bo), fermented pork rolls (nem chua), chili sauce and many daily dishes.
Besides culinary uses, Traditional Vietnamese medicine utilizes celestial chili peppers for pain relief, anti-inflammatory properties, and digestive aid. Moreover, the antibacterial properties of chili peppers can help preserve food.
Conclusion
Vietnamese celestial chili peppers are a culinary treasure, offering a unique combination of heat and flavor. Whether used as a condiment, ingredient, or medicinal aid, these fiery chilies have earned their place in Vietnamese cuisine and culture.
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