How to Rehydrate Dried Chili Peppers

[@neffyiffy]

This is the type of stuff i actually get excited to wake up randomly in the middle of the night to watch as i eat lol

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Haha, glad to be here for that! =)

[@sherryroberts7716]

Thank you! I am going to grow a MASSIVE pepper garden this year, I promise!

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Happy growing!

[@joyfulinhope1210]

I’m a visual learner so it was really helpful that you showed every step. 🌶

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Glad it was helpful!

[@neosky9]

True😇🙏

[@Foxie444]

This video was very helpful. Thank you for sharing!! 💕

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

I'm so glad!

[@superdupe8]

crazy that this is video is 9 years old but looks like it was filmed yesterday. Ahead of it's time!

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

I am getting old! Haha.

[@CastIronGinger]

thank you so much man! i added this to my playlist, just bought me some dehydrated thai chili peppers because there are no fresh red chilis near me, and i am going to make Jamie Olivers tomato sauce!

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Excellent! I appreciate the comments. Good luck with the sauce!

[@mdeez8286]

Same here there were no fresh ones because of our situation the worlds in

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

I know, sad, right? I've had to dig into my stash of frozen pods as well.

[@MistaBeU2Full]

super helpful, thanks !

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Glad it was helpful!

[@FDJustin]

Never would have guessed you'd give them a quick roast first. So, I haven't grown any peppers before this year. All I grew were some superchili f1's. I left what I thought would be the last round of peppers for the winter on it, since the green and red was Christmasy. They dried on the plant, and to my surprise an explosion of blossoms and new pods started just before Christmas. No one praises the peppers themselves, but the plants are good to you. imgur.com/O9xZN96 That's what it looks like, and I didn't take good care of it.

[@evil_musclemuscled3814]

Thank you

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

You're welcome!

[@MoggyK9]

Thank you.

[@gotacallfromvishal]

works like a charm with ancho for my chili and salsas also gonna be pedantic @3:17 cause this be yootube...dehydrated?

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Correct, meant to say for the "rehydration" process. Thanks!

[@gaittr]

Nice.

[@K20TypeR]

Great video man.

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Thanks, Tanveer!

[@K20TypeR]

Michael Hultquist I’ve just bought some dry Carolina reapers. Not much availability in the U.K. looking forward to using them!

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Nice! You'll get some really awesome heat with those! Let me know what you wind up doing with them.

[@rawdeluxe]

Tanveer my mate grew carolinas in SW London and used em in a curry. Nuttins too hot 4 tamils 🤣

[@edspencer7121]

I like to add the water the chilis steeped in to my chili recipe.

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Yes, lots of nutrients in that steeping water. Some people find it bitter. I use it all the time.

[@SootyHunt]

Can I add these to my hot pot dried and chopped and let them rehydrate in the sauce in the oven ?? Thanks if you reply 😅

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Yes, absolutely. They'll rehydrate in any liquid, really. Enjoy!

[@fredir3596]

Thanks for the video. Just wondering if the water is useful for anything after rehydration. Is there any flavor?

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Actually, yes, the water will contain some of the nutrients from the dried peppers. I normally use some of that water with the rehydrated peppers to form chili pastes, which can either be turned into sauces or hot sauces, or added to dishes, like curries, soups and stews, for big flavor. Just toss the rehydrated pods into a food processor with other ingredients, like garlic, ginger, herbs, spices, and a bit of the reserved water. Process to form a paste, then use as desired. I hope this helps.

[@flootguy1674]

Yea, I use it for my instant ramen

[@1994liltel]

Thanks for the video. I'm planning to do rehydrate some ancho chillies for a chilli con carne. Why do you remove the seeds? Is there a reason I shouldn't add them to my dish?

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Thanks, Terry. You can leave in the seeds, though some people find them bitter. They can also affect the appearance and smoothness of your finished sauce, with the seeds floating around. It's more of a personal preference. Let me know how it goes for you.

[@mrgas8499]

So i can't seem to find a good answer,but can you eat say dried carolina reapers and ghost peppers,even the moruga scorpion in its dry state without worry?

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Absolutely. Usually they are ground into flakes and sprinkled onto foods. Otherwise, the texture could be unpleasant.

[@dougharlow6037]

I have some old hard dried out chile japones peppers. Will this prcedure work on these? Thanks

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

It should, Doug. Yes.

[@dougharlow6037]

@@ChiliPepperMadness Thanks for the reply.

[@rockydennis4497]

So..will this work without scraping out the placenta and seeds...that placenta is essential imo when rehydrating and eating whole pods(as that is what I am planning on doing).So I guess I'm asking what is the best way to take whole,dried Carolina reapers (which is the pepper I will be rehydrating) and have it be as much like a fresh pod as possible???Thanks for any help guys!!!

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Jeff, absolutely. I pretty much always keep them intact. I prefer more heat with mine. Some people don't like the seeds, as they can have a bitter flavor. The seeds pretty easily fall out after being dried. Let me know how it goes.

[@rockydennis4497]

@@ChiliPepperMadness thank you very much my friend and I'll sure give you an update on how the finished product turns out.I have only eaten fresh reaper pods in the past...but getting a large amount on the ol interwebs is kind of expensive so I'm looking to go a cheaper route whilst still being able to obtain a significant amount of peppers...and dehydrated is the best way for me to achieve that...lol...again thanks for your reply and I'll holler at ya in the next few days with hopefully a success story.Have a great day my friend!!!

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Sure thing, man. I'm sure it will be great! Enjoy!

[@rileytwitch654]

So my friend is supposed to eat a Carolina reaper since he lost our fantasy football league. I have them dried right now, would it be best to rehydrate them like this or eat them dry? To be fair I’m trying to make them as hot as possible as his punishment for losing

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Riley, yes, you can rehydrate them to eat. They'll be soft, but totally doable. Let me know how it goes, haha. Yikes!

[@rawdeluxe]

Only downside: reminds of microwaving last nights pizza 🤣

[@davidledoux1736]

Just curious, Mike. Do you save your own seed for regrowing the following year?

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

I do often, David, but not every year. It's smart to keep seeds that are harder to find. I have information on the site for this, on saving seeds to grow later. See: www.chilipeppermadness.com/cooking-with-chili-peppers/saving-chili-pepper-seeds-for-growing-later/

[@davidledoux1736]

I'll take a look at it. Thank you, sir!

[@johnmiller6023]

I’m using California chili pods they are dry I’m going to use this thanks but how spicy are they message me back thanks

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

John, they are mild, usually dried Anaheim peppers. Enjoy.

[@faisalmiah365]

Can we use the seeds to grow more peppers

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Faisal, it is better to use seeds from fresh peppers. The seeds can be stunted from the drying process and aren't as productive.

[@legobrickabrac]

Why don't you just leave them in water over night and then they would hydrate and you can use the water in the recipe so nothing is lost in terms of taste or heat?

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

You can certainly do that, yes. You can also use the soaking water - I do all the time - but many people find it bitter. Give it a go and adjust for future recipes. A lot of times I use some of the soaking liquid and add fresh water to taste and consistency. Let me know how it goes for you.

[@sweethands4328]

Add hot water? There

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Yep.