Quick Chilli question

NickPembs · 7 Jan 2012 at 22:14

I have watched a lot of cooking programmes in which there are many recipies that use chillies. Non of them however say what type of chilli is being used. Any chilli experts able to clarify what chillies are generally used?

Thanks,

DcD · 8 Jan 2012 at 00:38

General rule of thumb is to take the country of origin for the dish, and then take a native chilli dependent on your taste for heat.

Failing that, go for the popular types and change depending on heat. There is no "general chilli".

jizzyJames · 8 Jan 2012 at 00:43

That's a good tip DcD

a1ex2001 · 9 Jan 2012 at 09:39

I would imagine it is those that are sold as generic red/green chillies in the supermarkets without any type listed on the packet. Thats why when I gre chillies a few years back I used seeds from a super market chilli as I knew then I'd be getting the same thing that I knew how to cook with!