In 2008 the researchers discovered that the pungency
of wild peppers — determined by their amount of spicy chemicals called capsaicinoids — varies by where they are growing.
But I was in search
of wild peppers, those uniquely Fijian.
Not exact matches
For one week only, beginning on Tuesday, February 6, it will be offering a new flavor
of sauce: a hybrid
of Arby's Horsey sauce and Buffalo
Wild Wings» Asian Zing sauce with salt &
pepper dry rub.
After that, I had a rough idea
of the potential distribution
of wild chile
peppers, but did not have any specific locations to target, so I leaned on my Mexican collaborator, Jose (Pepe), who is a professor at the Autonomous University
of Aguascalientes, to point me in the right direction.
Once I had the collection
of wild chile
peppers in hand, I would be returning to my laboratory at U.C. Davis, where I could start genotyping these specimens, generating a type
of genetic fingerprint.
Many folks that I had spoken to last night showed up with handfuls
of chile
peppers to give me, claiming that each one was different and
wild.
They were a bit bitter and oily but not a trace
of heat, which is a real surprise to find in a
wild pepper.
What are the relationships between different populations
of wild chile
peppers?
With her ex-husband Ian, she founded Robins Australian Foods with three main product lines:
Wild Lime, a high - end line featuring the tiny fruit of the wild lime, a true citrus; Robins Bush Foods, which feature other indigenous plants such as mountain pepper and the bush tomato; and Hot Oz, a line which combines native plants such as lemon myrtle with hot chil
Wild Lime, a high - end line featuring the tiny fruit
of the
wild lime, a true citrus; Robins Bush Foods, which feature other indigenous plants such as mountain pepper and the bush tomato; and Hot Oz, a line which combines native plants such as lemon myrtle with hot chil
wild lime, a true citrus; Robins Bush Foods, which feature other indigenous plants such as mountain
pepper and the bush tomato; and Hot Oz, a line which combines native plants such as lemon myrtle with hot chillis.
As I mentioned in the previous installment, I went to Mexico in fall, 2006, to collect chiltepíns and other
wild varieties
of chile
pepper for my Ph.D. research on the domestication
of C. annuum.
1 cup (7 oz / 220 g) black rice Salt and freshly ground
pepper 1/2 cup (3 1/2 oz / 105 g) black lentils 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 8 oz (250 g) baby shiitake mushrooms 1 bunch asparagus, ends trimmed, cut into bite - size pieces 5 oz (155 g) baby spinach leaves 4 portions
of salmon fillet (about 1 lb / 500 g total), preferably
wild Sliced green onions and chile flakes for sprinkling
A fantastic
wild variety which is the mother
of all baccatum
peppers.
Prep: Finely chop 1 medium shallot, 2 — 3 T / Zest one lemon and chop finely / Cut lemon in half for squeezing / Measure 1/4 C white wine (optional) / 2 T butter / 1 t salt and
pepper or lemon
pepper to taste / Measure 2 C Arborio rice / Bring 6 cups
of liquid to a light simmer — this can be plain water, any broth, clam juice, tomato juice, or a combination / Pieces
of seafood like clams, halibut, salmon, shrimp — which are optional, can be chopped into bite - sized pieces in advance, or while rice is cooking / Add pieces
of almost any vegetable — some will need to be par - boiled or sautéed before adding about mid-way through cooking time / I like to add rehydrated
wild mushrooms and their broth, chopped kale or chard, thin spears
of asparagus when in season.
* 1 tablespoon olive oil * 1 tablespoon organic butter * 2 large garlic cloves, peeled and minced (use more if you really like garlic) * 1/2 pound
wild caught shrimp, preferably sustainably harvested * 1 - 2 cups kale, chopped fine * 1/2 cup tomato sauce, preferably organic * juice from 1/2 lemon * pinch or two
of red
pepper flakes * course sea salt * cooked quinoa (or pasta), for serving * fresh parmesan cheese for serving - optional
Mothering.com has a great recipe for «Emerald City Salad» — raw, chopped kale tops a bunch
of chopped vegetables (red cabbage, red
pepper, fennel, and parsley, I think), and then a potful
of wild rice lays on top to wilt the greens.
Aromas and flavors
of deep blackberry, black cherry,
wild violets and pungent and sweet spices (white
pepper, cinnamon, dark chocolate) that seamlessly weave together.
I was lucky enough to score some
wild salmon
of which I baked with salt,
pepper and a little olive oil.
I began my instant pickle dish just like her, but went on to be
wild and crazy with the addition
of salt,
pepper, and sugar.
-- 1 can mixed beans (I used Scarpone's which was composed
of a melange
of red kidney beans, white beans, black eyed peas and chickpeas but any variety or varieties you like will work)-- 1/4 cup uncooked
wild rice, cooked in veg stock until tender — 2 large stuffer mushrooms — 1/2 to 1 cup panko bread crumbs (I know this is quite the range but it really depends on the moisture content
of your burgers — they won't hold together if they are too soupy)-- salt and
pepper, to taste (I indulged in a healthy amount
of truffle salt)
In another small bowl, add 1/3
of the
wild rice remaining with 1/2
of the flax seed mixture, season with salt and
pepper and mix well to incorporate.
Make the filling: In a medium bowl, combine the sprouted
wild rice, chopped pickled beets, sunflower sprouts, hemp seeds, all
of the honey - chive vinaigrette, salt and
pepper.
In a large bowl, combine the bean paste, sauteed onion, all the dried fruit, nuts, 2/3
of the
wild rice (reserve 1/3 for top), and 1/2
of the flax seed mixture, gluten - free breadcrumbs, spices, salt and
pepper plus fresh oregano — mix well.
1/3 cup Naosap
Wild Rice (1 cup cooked) 1 carrot, chopped fine 1 small onion, chopped fine 3/4 cups chopped mushrooms, chopped 3 cloves
of garlic 1/2 cup walnuts 1/3 cup fresh parsley 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
pepper 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 - 2 teaspoons fine sea salt 1/2 — 1 teaspoon fresh cracked black
pepper grape seed oil for cooking about 1/3 cup chickpea flour for coating
Historically found in the African
wild, it has recently been grown commercially in some parts
of Africa, often to be used as
pepper extract or as organic pest control.
However, if you already have high blood pressure I would recommend springing for the
Wild Planet brand which contains a much higher dose
of anti-inflammatory Omega 3's and maybe skipping the siracha (you can use as much red
pepper flakes as you want!).
INGREDIENTS Sea salt and rashly ground black
pepper 1 cup basmati or
wild rice 3/4 pound salmon fillet, skin off and bones removed A handful
of raw shelled peanuts 1 clove
of garlic A thumb - sized piece
of fresh root ginger 1 fresh red chile A small bunch
of fresh cilantro Peanut or vegetable oil 1 heaped tablespoon tandoori or mild curry paste A handful
of snow peas 1/2 can
of coconut milk A handful
of bean sprouts 1 lime
For those
of you who are curious, I made note
of everything in my freezer: five types
of chili powder; three serrano chile
peppers; kaffir lime leaves; white popcorn kernels; cooked chickpeas, mung beans, flageolets, and marrow beans; lots
of Massa brown rice; pasta sheets; unidentified cookie dough # 1; unidentified cookie dough # 2; cooked posole in one bag, red sauce in another (for this); 2 pounds
wild huckleberries; 1 sweet whole wheat pastry tart shell, round; 1 sweet whole wheat pastry tart shell, rectangle; 6 small spelt - semolina tart shells; small bag
of ginger juice; 2 pounds Straus European - style butter; plenty
of this green soup - I puree it and make a tart filling; one pack
of three - grain tempeh; a stack
of frozen rye crepes; cooked farro, pound
of green beans; pack
of expired acai juice; 8 Parmesan rinds, and roughly five pounds
of cherries from my sister's tree.
I was in search
of the
wild chile
peppers in the highlands
of Fiji.
2 cups
Wild Blueberries fresh or frozen (thawed) 1/2 medium onion (red or white), diced small 1 jalapeño
pepper, seeded and minced (add more to taste) 1 medium red bell
pepper, diced small 3 tablespoons chopped parsley or cilantro 1/4 cup lime or lemon juice 1 teaspoon salt pinch
of cinnamon
Native to the eastern seaboard
of Australia, T. lanceolata is found growing
wild in the rainforests and wet, mountain gullies
of Tasmania and Victoria to altitudes
of 1,200 m. Dorrigo
pepper (T. insipida) grows
wild in New South Wales, Queensland and the Northern Territory.
1 pound sushi - grade tuna steak 2 teaspoons oil Salt and
pepper to taste 1 tablespoon honey 2 - 3 teaspoons wasabi 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar 1/4 teaspoon sugar 1 cup fresh or frozen
Wild Blueberries handful
of arugula leaves
The chiltepin and related bird
peppers, the
wild forms
of the cultivated species, are known to chileheads, but their variations in pod shape and size are not readily apparent.
Chiltepin Preserve Officially DedicatedAfter a decade
of waiting, Native Seeds / SEARCH, a Tucson - based seed conservation organization, announced that the National Forest Service has officially designated a 4 - square - mile area in the Coronado National Forest as a Special Management Area for the
wild chile
pepper, or chiltepin.
Red peppercorns resemble the
wild chile
pepper, chiltepin, and are the dried form
of peppercorns in their red stage.
* 1 head
of California endive (I used red), ends trimmed off and chopped * 1 big handful
of Tuscan kale, chopped * 1 pink grapefruit, segmented (chop the segments in half if they are large), plus 1 - 2 tablespoons
of the juice that drains off when segmenting the grapefruit * 1 perfectly ripe avocado, diced * 3 - 4 ounces
of naturally smoked
wild smoked, chopped * 1 - 2 tablespoons
of finely chopped red onion * 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil, plus more to taste * freshly ground black
pepper
INGREDIENTS for the miso butter: 1/2 stick (4 tablespoons)
of butter, room temperature 2 tablespoons
of white miso 2 tablespoons
of minced
wild garlic (or chives, or green onions) for the asparagus + favas: about 2 dozen asparagus spears, trimmed 10 fava bean pods, beans removed and peeled, and then roughly chopped olive oil black
pepper METHOD Make the miso butter:
Parmesan Cheese and Beef
Wild Zora Bars are our most very savory recipe — highest in protein, this gluten - free snack for kids features a familiar combination
of 100 % free range, grass - fed beef sweet red bell
peppers, kale, and dried apricots; mixed with parmesan cheese, dried tomatoes, and a hint
of fresh basil.
1 lb
of fish fillets (I used Alaskan
wild cod) 1 cup
of ground almonds or almond flour 2 eggs 1 tbsp
of arrowroot powder 1 tsp
of garlic powder 1/2 tsp
of coriander Salt and
pepper to taste Coconut oil or olive oil for frying
Garnish with a drizzle
of olive oil, fresh cracked
pepper, and
wild onion blooms, if available.
* 1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless fish fillets (any variety), at least 1 inch thick (I used
wild Alaskan sablefish aka black cod that I purchased from Vital Choice) * 1 tablespoon organic coconut oil (the recipe calls for grapeseed oil but I prefer coconut oil) * 1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped * 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger * 2 garlic cloves, minced or pressed * 1 pint grape tomatoes, cut in half if large * 1 teaspoon ground cumin * 1/2 teaspoon sea salt * 1/4 teaspoon black
pepper * 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
pepper (I omitted this in favor
of using a fresh chile
pepper) * 1 1/2 cups coconut milk (I used one can
of organic «whole» coconut milk) * handful
of fresh basil, preferable Thai basil, minced (note that this does not appear in the original recipe) * 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives (I left these out and added a minced hot chile
pepper instead)
Astounding aromas
of warm blackberry scone,
wild boysenberry, and cardamom continue onto the palate to join flavors
of rhubarb jam, black currant, and ground white
pepper.
Because the
wild rice has such a unique, nutty flavor that I wanted to let shine, I held back with the spices and just used salt,
pepper, and a couple
of ingredients to add umami.
Shrimp Fra Diavolo serves 4 adapated from Giada DeLaurentis Ingredients 1 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined (I used
wild frozen shrimp) 1 teaspoon salt, plus additional as needed 1 teaspoon dried crushed red
pepper flakes 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus 1 to 2 tablespoons 1 small or 1/2 large onion, chopped 1 (14 1/2 - ounce) can diced tomatoes 3/4 cup dry white wine 3 garlic cloves, chopped 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 4 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves Directions Toss the shrimp in a medium bowl with 1 teaspoon
of salt and red
pepper flakes.
1/2 cup olive oil 1 medium organic onion minced fine 2 organic garlic cloves, minced 2 cups organic Aborio rice 1 cup dry organic white wine 2 tablespoons
of organic butter 1/2 pound
wild mushrooms, cut into bite size pieces Salt 3 oz
of chilled black truffle butter 1/2 cup grated parmesan 1 bunch
of organic marjoram leaves chopped Fresh ground
pepper Truffle oil if desired
Visitors can also grab a meaty burger to go along with their brew at local eateries including 1909, with their famous 1909 Burger or Bison Burger made with a free - range patty, smoked applewood bacon, horseradish havarti, red onion, tomato,
wild baby arugula, and garlic aioli; Cork Fire Kitchen's Chef's Grilled Burger with tomato, lettuce, pickles, onions, mayonnaise, choice
of aged cheddar, swiss, or
pepper jack cheese; Creekside Grille at Wilson Creek Winery serving the Creekside Burger made with natural ground chuck, lettuce, onion, cabernet vinegar pickles, fiscalini white cheddar, and house thousand island on a brioche bun; Crush & Brew, offering three varieties
of sliders and full - size burgers (paired with must - indulge French fries) including the Crush Burger with red onion marmalade, brie, and Canadian bacon; E.A.T. Marketplace, serving burgers on Fridays including the EAT Burger made with grass - fed California beef, organic farm greens, fontina cheese, organic salad greens, and house pesto aioli; and the Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery, serving up The Double D Burger, made with two deep - fried patties, applewood smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, Lilt Burner mayo, lettuce, and tomato.
There are several variations
of this recipe and some are more spicy than others — using ingredients such as black
pepper, ground coriander seeds, bay leaves, parsley, vinegar, and sugar, as well as foraged foods such as
wild onions and
wild garlic.
3 tablespoons finely chopped or grated fresh ginger 1 shallot or 1/4 cup onion 1 serrano chile, stem and seeds removed, finely minced 1 teaspoon oil 6 ounces water 3 tablespoons crunchy peanut butter 1 1/2 cups frozen
Wild Blueberries 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 single chicken breasts or 1 pound thinly sliced chicken breast salt and
pepper 1 tablespoon
of olive oil skewers
Hello Dave, We added Chiltepin and Piquin seed to our product line
of chile
pepper seeds, and I understand that the
wild Chiltepins germinate quicker when treated — I am trying the same procedure that eventually got my Galapagos chile seeds started: I just soaked them overnight in mild guano solution.Question... From your Encyclopedia (I love that book!)
We added Chiltepin and Piquin seed to our product line
of chile
pepper seeds, and I understand that the
wild Chiltepins germinate quicker when treated — I am trying the same procedure that eventually got my Galapagos chile seeds started: I just soaked them overnight in mild guano solution.
I like to garnish this salad with marinated mushrooms from another recipe in the same cookbook: 1/2 pound
of Shiitake and Crimini mushrooms (or any
wild mushrooms)-- sliced 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons lemon juice some fresh herbs (I used basil and cilantro) some sea salt garnish with freshly ground black
pepper