Kim’s dad has been growing and pickling these little “labuyo” peppers since he was a boy. They are incredibly hot. We sent some to Luke for Christmas.
Kim
Kim Eats an “Uncle Lakay Pepper” from Justin on Vimeo.
Luke
Lakay Pepper Tasting from LW on Vimeo.
hot heat.
It’s not that hot at first, BUT it builds up and then lasts FOREVER. That’s really what the problem is.
Those hiccups made the whole thing worth it.
*hickup* “He has no soul.” Priceless.
The primary compound that makes hot peppers hot is an alkaline, hydrophobic oil; water will make it worse, and while milk is a little better (contains some emulsified fat), your best bet is something pure fat like whipping (not whipped) cream or butter; swish, gargle and spit. Acidic stuff (lemons) can help by neutralizing some of it…but it’s fairly weekly interacting.
(Insert “The More You Know” graphic)