By Dave DeWitt Illustration by Harald Zoschke One of the most enjoyable chile research experiences I ever had was to study chile pepper folk cures used in various cultures. At that time the World Wide Web was not up and running, so I had to do the research the hard way–by going to libraries, going to the stacks, finding books–especially in …
Confessions of a Chile Addict
By Stu Burns Hello, my name is Stu Burns, and I’m a chile addict. I place the blame for my addiction squarely upon the genes and tongues of my parents. Hot pepper abuse ran rampant in the household where I grew up, in the tiny border town of Salsa Cruda, Texas. It was nothing for Mom and Pop to …
Filipino Grills
Story and Photos by Victor Paul Borg –Grilled Garlic Fish –Lemon and Soy Barbecued Chicken –Pork Adobo –Tortang Talong (Eggplant Fritters) –Pritong Talong (Grilled Eggplants in Vinegar and Spices) Editor’s Note: Author Borg uses the Asian spelling of chilli and chillies. The uniquely intense craze about ihaw ihaw–grilled meats and seafood–among Filipinos has evolved as a result of geography …
Indonesian Sambals
Indonesian Sambals by Nancy Gerlach, Fiery-Foods.com Food Editor Emeritus Recipes: Sambal Oelek (Hot Chile and Lime Condiment) Sambal Trassi (Shrimp Paste Condiment) Sambal Tomat (Tomato Condiment) Sambal Bajak (Fragrant Chile Sambal) Sambal Kacang (Spicy Peanut Sauce) Just the name Indonesia conjures up images of tropical islands, swaying stands of bamboo, white sandy beaches, clear blue waters, and people dressed in …
Oodles and Oodles of Asian Noodles
Oodles and Oodles of Asian Noodles by Nancy Gerlach, Fiery-Foods.com Food Editor Emeritus Recipes: Ants Climbing a Tree Chap Chee (Korean Mixed Vegetables with Beef and Vermicelli Noodles) Ramen Noodle Salad Mongolian Beef Thai Khaeng Keo-want Gai Mee (Green Curry with Chicken and Noodles) Asian people love noodles and eat them for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They …