Chili Pepper Collection (#3)

Hot peppers of various color used as food in Indian cuisine considered one of the richest in the world of flavors and fragrances, Nepal, Asia

Seafood chili are exposed in the streets of Darjeeling, this drug assim with other spices is produced in India and exported, India, Asia

Red chili peppers in an orange bowl

Four red chilli peppers

Sliced and whole Capsicum frutescens (Hot Peppers)

Green, red and yellow peppers

Siamese cress and red chili peppers being stir-fried in gold wok, high angle view

Orange Aji amarillo chilli peppers with long green stems

Heap of ground Espelette pepper

Wheat tortilla wraps with savoury filling served in a bowl

Scotch Bonnet (Capsicum chinense) chili peppers

Solanaceae, Chili Pepper (Capsicum frutescens), Small suffruticose plant grown for its fruits and as ornamental plant
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume XXIII Plate 42 by Giovanni Antonio Bottione: Solanaceae, Chili Pepper (Capsicum frutescens)

Turkey, red chilli peppers for sale at market, close up

Birds eye chilli peppers (Capsicum frutescens)

Birds eye chilli, SEM
Birds eye chilli. Coloured scanning electron micrograph of the open fruit and seeds from a birds eye chilli pepper (Capsicum frutescens). Magnification: x8 when printed 10 centimetres wide

USA, New Mexico, Taos. Building with Southwestern artifacts on wall

USA, New Mexico, Santa Fe. Close-up of chili pepper ristras hanging on snowy side of adobe building

Red chili peppers on display in downtown Santa Fe New Mexico

South America, Peru, Ancash Region. During the chili harvest a gorgeous carpet of crimson and sangria stretches to the horizon, North Coast, Peru

Mexico, Guerrero, Ixtapa. Mexican Souvenir Toys

Guatemala, Chichicastenango, folkloristic market, close up of dried chili peppers

Red pepperoni chilli peppers and yellow bell peppers. In the fruit and vegetable market in the harbour. Luka Gruz harbour. Dubrovnik, new city. Dalmatian Coast, Croatia, Europe

Italy, food, ingredients for tomato sauce, traditional

Italy, food, calabrian hot sausage, traditional

Xizhou market. This small Bai village is about 20 km north of Dali. CHINA

Chili peppers adorn many houses in Bhutan and are used in cooking many dishes

Chiles at the market on Mahe Island

Cabbage and chilies cultivated in field
Indonesia, Sumatra, Berastagi, rows of cabbage and chilies in a cultivated field

CHINA, Yunnan Province, Tianshengying. Drying Chili Peppers

Chilli peppers drying next to Highway 1, Baja, Mexico, North America

Chilies for sale, Alor Island, Alor, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Chilli peppers, India

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Chili peppers, known for their fiery flavor and vibrant colors, are a staple in cuisines around the world. Originating in South America, these spicy gems have made their way to various corners of the globe, adding a punch of heat to countless dishes. In Southeast Asia, particularly Thailand, chili peppers play an integral role in creating the bold and aromatic flavors found in Thai cuisine. The spices used alongside them create a harmonious balance that tantalizes taste buds and leaves you craving more. Traveling across continents to Europe, we find ourselves in Calabria, Italy. Here, hot calabrian soft salami called Nduia is crafted using chili peppers from this region. The combination of smoky spiciness with Italian culinary traditions creates a unique experience for food enthusiasts. Green chili peppers bring not only color but also mild heat to dishes worldwide. Their versatility allows them to be incorporated into various recipes while adding a fresh kick that complements other ingredients perfectly. The secret behind the intense spice found within chili peppers lies within capsaicin molecules present in their flesh. This compound triggers our taste receptors and releases endorphins that give us that sought-after rush when consuming spicy foods. Venturing further into North America's New Mexico state brings us face-to-face with red chili peppers adorning barn doors against picturesque landscapes. These vibrant pods symbolize the rich cultural heritage associated with Mexican-American cuisine prevalent throughout this region. A visit to Old Town Albuquerque reveals traditional ristras hanging proudly as decorative elements – strings of dried red chili peppers showcasing both beauty and functionality. They serve as reminders of New Mexico's deep-rooted love affair with chilies. From Argentina's Salta province comes an image of sun-dried chili peppers left out on rooftops under the scorching sun near Cachi village. This age-old method preserves their flavor while intensifying their spiciness – an essential ingredient for many Argentinean dishes.