9 Most Consumed Types of Chili, Which One is the Hottest?

Kapanlagi.com - In Indonesia, it is synonymous with strong flavors in its dishes, which makes some people really enjoy spicy food. The spicy sensation is what makes people believe that it adds pleasure to every meal. It's no wonder that people feel unsatisfied when eating without using chili sauce. Not only chili sauce, but chili peppers can also be processed into various types of seasoning that will tantalize your taste buds.

Although all chili peppers have a spicy taste, not all of them give the same level of spiciness. Therefore, you also need to choose the type of chili peppers for cooking certain dishes to suit your taste. So, to increase your knowledge about chili peppers, it's good to know the following types of chili peppers.

1. Curly Red Chili

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The curly red chili is certainly not unfamiliar. As the name suggests, this type of chili has a curly shape with a bright red color. In addition, the flesh of this chili tends to be dense and its seeds stick tightly to the flesh. Although it looks red and spicy, it turns out that curly red chili is not too spicy. Usually, curly red chili is processed by cutting it and mixing it into various stir-fries.

2. Large Red Chili

Large red chili is one of the popular types of chili used as a seasoning in cooking. The characteristic of this large red chili is its big, plump, long shape with a pointed end. Usually, this chili will be used as a seasoning for sambal goreng, rica-rica, rendang, and other spicy seasonings.

The appearance of the red chili looks so spicy because of its bright red color. This type of chili has a length of 10 to 15 cm with a diameter of 2-3 cm. It has thick skin and is not too spicy. Not only used as a sambal or spicy cooking ingredient, this large red chili is also often used as a garnish.

3. Curly Green Chili

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Next, the most commonly consumed type of chili is curly green chili. Did you know that this curly green chili is actually unripe red curly chili? Apart from the difference in color, this green chili is not as spicy as red curly chili. Curly green chili is often used as a mixture of sautéed spices.

4. Large Green Chili

Similar to curly green chili, large green chili is a young red chili that is large in size. It has a dark green color and a crispy texture. Its characteristics are similar to large red chili, only the color is still dark green. Large green chili is best cooked and used as an ingredient for stir-frying. The way to process large green chili is by boiling or frying it first before cooking.

5. Red Bird's Eye Chili

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Red bird's eye chili is a type of chili that is suitable for spicy lovers. Although small in size, the spiciness of red bird's eye chili is undeniable. It is known that this type of chili has the spiciest taste compared to other types of chili. It is not surprising that this type of chili becomes the main ingredient for every spicy dish.

6. Green Bird's Eye Chili

The next type of chili is green bird's eye chili. Although green in color, green bird's eye chili is not unripe bird's eye chili. However, it is a different type of chili. This type of chili is small in size and has a slightly darker green color. Compared to red bird's eye chili, it is not too spicy. Green bird's eye chili will turn brown when cooked. This type of chili is often used as a complement to fried foods or as an additional ingredient for events.

7. Jalapeno Chili

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Jalapeno is a super spicy chili originated from Mexico. This chili has a small yet plump and sharp green shape. Despite being spicy, jalapeno actually has various health benefits such as relieving sinusitis, weight loss, reducing pain, preventing cancer, promoting heart health, lowering blood pressure, and boosting the immune system. Despite being spicy, this type of chili is always sought after by its enthusiasts.

8. Gendot Chili

Next, another equally spicy chili is the gendot chili. This chili originates from the Yucatan Peninsula. In fact, the spiciness of this chili exceeds that of bird's eye chili. The characteristic of gendot chili is its green color and small, slightly chubby size. Gendot chili is best cooked whole with vegetables or thinly sliced and mixed into stir-fries. This type of chili also has a crunchy texture.

9. Paprika

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Different from other types of chili, this paprika tends to have a slightly spicy and sweet taste and a crispy texture. Its shape is also large and almost similar to an apple. Paprika itself consists of three colors, namely green, red, and yellow. In addition, paprika also contains high amounts of vitamin C and antioxidants. Usually, paprika is often used as a mixture in salads and various stir-fries.

Those are a series of chili types that are consumed the most. Which spicy chili is your favorite?

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