On 10/15/2013 5:31 AM, ViLco wrote:
> dsi1 wrote:
>
>> Chili oil, as I know it, is an oil infusion of dried chili pepper.
>> It's a clear reddish orange liquid and has some sesame oil. I've seen
>> it on tables of Japanese curry shops and it adds some zing to curry
>> and rice. I have a bottle of the stuff at home and use it for frying
>> but using it that way tends to make everybody in the house cough.
>
> Two months ago I slightly boiled a red pepper in order to soften it and be
> able to work it, the air in the kitchen became toxic in a few minutes.
> Wuìhen I deemed it was done I entered the kotchen with a towel on my mouth,
> turned the fire off and open the window. It took like 10 minutes to get
> totally rid of the coughing effect in the air
>

That's pretty scary. I like spicy foods but sometimes it's a toxic
business. Take care.