foto: Instagram/@mak_sae15
Chili has a distinctive spicy taste that is often relied on in various dishes. Chili provides a touch of appetizing taste and adds complexity to the taste of the dish. The uniqueness of the spicy taste of chili not only adds to the deliciousness, but also makes it popular in various culinary cultures.
However, not everyone can stand the spiciness of chili peppers. In some cases, many people choose to remove the chili seeds before using them in cooking. Chili seeds are known to contain most of the capsaicin compound, which is responsible for the intense spicy taste. By removing the seeds, the spiciness can be reduced, so that the dish remains delicious and more enjoyable for those who are not used to high spiciness.
Unfortunately, removing chili seeds requires extra effort. Not without reason, chilies that are to be seeded must be cut one by one. Then the chili seeds are removed by rubbing them with a knife. Although effective, this method also risks making your hands hot because they are exposed to chili seeds continuously.
If you want to be more practical and fast, you can use the technique used by Instagram user @mak_sae15. Through one of the videos uploaded, he admitted that he could remove chili seeds more easily without making his hands spicy. In addition, the process is also faster, you know.
As reported by BrilioFood from Instagram @mak_sae15 on Friday (8/11), the first thing to do is to slice or cut the chilies first. Slice the chilies into small pieces, like when you are going to cook them directly. After that, put the chili pieces into a wide strainer container.
photo: Instagram/@mak_sae15
Next, rinse the chili pieces under running water. While rinsing, shake the strainer container. This aims to make the chili seeds come loose and fall off immediately when exposed to water. Do this process for a few moments until the chili seeds are completely gone.
photo: Instagram/@mak_sae15
In the video, Instagram user @mak_sae15 shows the results of the chili seeds that have been removed. The chili seeds appear to be gathered in the water drain. On the other hand, the pieces of chili that are about to be cooked are cleaner and ready to be processed.
"Now I don't have to worry about the seeds anymore when eating chopped green chili sauce," said Instagram user @mak_sae15 after rinsing her chopped chili.
Since it was uploaded on Monday (4/11), this video about how to remove chili seeds has immediately attracted the attention of netizens. Among the more than 35 thousand viewers, there are many other Instagram users who are interested and also provide direct responses in the comments column. Most of them admitted that they had just found out about this simple trick.
" Thanks for the tips, Mak, " said Instagram @dmynt.16.
" Oh my gosh... I didn't think about that yesterday, " said Instagram user @bunda_harfizan.
" Coat the chilies with salt, after slicing them. Let stand for 5-20 minutes, wash in a container with lots of water, let it run, it is guaranteed to be seed-free, " explained Instagram @sophiaamaliah.
(brl/mal)
