Piranha1981 Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Hi I accidentally used extra hot chilli powder in a beef chilli I made yesterday (the 'chocolate' chili recipe from Well Fed). Managed to eat a small portion in lettuce wraps topped with avocado but it was very challenging and I didn't really enjoy! I've made it before with normal chilli powder and loved it, so I am sure it is just I bought extra hot by mistake, then was very gung ho about sprinkling it in! DH had his with rice, beans, cheese and sour cream on top and said it was fine like that. I have loads left and had been planning to use the leftovers for lunches but I don't think I can manage it again, especially if the chilli flavours develop any more... Any thoughts on how I might tone the spiciness down before I freeze it till I can have sour cream post whole30? I had thought about getting some compliant coconut yoghurt to dollop on top I know it's debatable whether it's ok for Whole30. Any other ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piranha1981 Posted March 15, 2015 Author Share Posted March 15, 2015 In fact, more generally(not just with this chilli), I'd love some more ideas of things to eat alongside spicy foods that contrast. I have made a Thai curry where coconut milk helps to cool it, but it isn't really a flavour I want to introduce in, say, an Indian curry. Usually I would have it with rice and cucumber raita (yoghurt), but what herbs/veg/condiments do you think would go well with especially spicy food? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcbn Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 You could make a compliant riata to eat with your chilli, or a greek tzatziki - both would take away form the heat of the chilli without detracting from the flavour & both would be compliant....I've always found that baked potatoes work well with spicy food, or just plain old mash. I made the chilli myself & had mixed root veg mash with mine, with a side of chopped vine tomatoes & a helping of sauerkraut. I quite liked the mix of flavours on the plate.Hope you find something that works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piranha1981 Posted March 15, 2015 Author Share Posted March 15, 2015 Yep potatoes or root mash would work well I think. Any recipe links or ideas for compliant riata / tzatziki? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Tom Denham Posted March 15, 2015 Moderators Share Posted March 15, 2015 Eat your hot chili over a ton of veggies that are not hot. The hotter the chili, the more veggies that you eat with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcbn Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 I haven't ever tried a compliant tzatziki as pre-whole30 I still ate dairy, but this one looks pretty good:http://stupideasypaleo.com/2013/06/15/paleo-tzatziki-sauce/Having spent my formative years in Greece & having learnt to cook there I'd swap the dill for fresh mint. I used to eat tzatziki with everything so I might give this a go myself - it's probably a good dish to add to my repertoire! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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