If you’ve ever regretted ordering a spicy meal, take note: A new study identifying molecules that suppress the heat of chili peppers hints at the possibility of adapting these compounds into an “anti-spice” condiment for food that’s too fiery to eat. The research helps explain differences in chili pepper pungency, or spiciness, by identi...
Spicy food that isn’t spicy is exactly what we’ve all been waiting for. It’s all so clear now.
I like spicy food and use so much pepper and chili that also my girlfriend got used to it. But when I cook for other folks I don’t know yet it’s sometimes hard to correctly estimate the appropriate amount to add. And if it tends to be too hot for someone, it’d be great to have an anti-spice to offer. Of course you can also add something creamy but that also changes the look, texture and taste.
So how have you been able to cook for others in the meanwhile?
Mostly successful. But also for rare occasions it’s useful.