Naga Viper Pepper: Learn More About It

Are you a fan of spicy food? Do you like to push the limits when it comes to how much heat you can handle? If so, then you'll want to check out the Naga Viper pepper. This chili is said to be the hottest in the world, and it's quickly gaining popularity among those who like their food with a bit of a kick. But where does this pepper come from, and what makes it so special? Read on to find out.

What Is The Naga Viper Pepper?

The Naga Viper pepper is an extreme form of chili pepper. With a Scoville heat unit of 1,382,118, it was accredited by Guinness World Records as the "World's Hottest Chili" in 2011. However, it was beaten in 2017 by the Carolina Reaper which currently holds the title.

The Naga Viper is a hybrid chili pepper created by Gerald Fowler of The Chilli Pepper Company in Cumbria, United Kingdom. It is a cross between three different chili peppers: the Bhut jolokia, the Trinidad Scorpion, and Naga Morich. The Naga Viper has an intensely hot flavor with a Scoville rating of 1,382,118 SHUs, which means that it is approximately 200 times hotter than a jalapeño pepper!

Today, the Naga chili is used primarily as a culinary ingredient and is prized by hot pepper lovers for its extreme heat.

Naga Viper Pepper Vs Carolina Pepper

We'll be comparing two of the hottest peppers in the world – the Naga chili and the Carolina Reaper – in appearance, taste, and heat.

Appearance: 

The Naga Viper chili is long and slender, with a curved tip. It is bright red in color and covered with small bumps. The Carolina Reaper pepper is slightly larger than the Naga Viper and has a stout, bulbous shape. It is dark red in color with a rough texture.

Taste: 

It has a fruity taste with hints of citrus and tangy notes. The Carolina Reaper pepper is much spicier than the Naga Viper and has a sweet and fruity taste before the heat kicks in.

Heat: 

The Naga chili has a Scoville rating of 1,382,118 SHU, making it one of the super hot peppers in the world. The Carolina Reaper pepper has a Scoville rating of 2,200,000 SHU, making it the hottest pepper in the world.

How To Use Naga Viper Pepper in Cooking?

If you're looking for a pepper that will really spice up your cooking, the Naga Viper is a good choice. Here are three tips on how to use it.

Tip 1

When cooking with them, it's important to remember that a little goes a long way. This pepper is so hot that just a few flakes can add a lot of heat to a dish. If you're not careful, you can easily make your food too spicy to enjoy. So, start by adding just a little bit of the pepper to your dish and then taste as you go along. You can always add more, but you can't take it away once it's in there!

Tip 2

Another important tip is to wear gloves when handling them. The capsaicin that makes this pepper so hot can also cause irritation if it gets on your skin. So, be sure to put on some gloves before you start chopping or slicing the pepper. 

Tip 3

Finally, if you want to reduce the heat of the Naga Viper peppers, you can remove the seeds and inner ribs before adding them to your dish. These parts of the pepper contain the majority of the capsaicin, so removing them will make the pepper less spicy. 

People Also Ask [FAQs]

Wrap up: Naga Viper Pepper

• It is one of the hottest peppers in the world, and it is quickly gaining popularity among those who love spicy food.
• This chili is a hybrid of three different peppers: the Bhut jolokia, the Trinidad Moruga Scorpion, and the Naga Morich.
• It has an intensely hot flavor with 1,382,118 Scoville heat units. While it was once accredited by Guinness World Records as the "World's Hottest Chili," it was later beaten by the Carolina Reaper.
• Both the Naga Viper and Carolina Reaper peppers are immensely hot, but the Carolina Reaper is slightly hotter than the Naga Viper. When it comes to taste, they both have sweet and fruity undertones.

So there you have it: everything you need to know about the Naga Viper pepper. This chili is not for the faint of heart, but if you're looking for a truly unique dining experience, then give it a try. Just remember to wear gloves and pace yourself - this pepper packs quite a punch!

Recipe

Yummy Naga Viper Pepper Hot Sauce with Tomato

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The Naga Viper pepper is one of the hottest peppers in the world. To make a hot sauce with this pepper, you will need to follow these steps:

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Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 5 mins

Course Peppers, Sauces

Cuisine American

Servings 1 Jar

Calories 142 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 5 Fresh Naga Pepper
• 1 tomato
• ½ onion medium size
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• ¼ cup water add as needed to make a smooth paste

Instructions

 

• Start by cutting the peppers in half and removing the seeds. If you want a really spicy sauce, you can leave some of the seeds in.
• Next, add the peppers to a blender or food processor along with other ingredients.
• Blend everything together until it forms a smooth sauce. If it is too thick, you can thin it out with a little water.
• Finally, taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning as necessary. Then transfer it to a clean bottle or jar and store it in the fridge for up to two weeks.

Notes

• The Naga Viper chili pepper is an extremely hot pepper, so be careful when handling it. If you are not used to working with such hot peppers, it is best to wear gloves when cutting and seeding them.
• This sauce can be used on any kind of food, but it goes particularly well with chicken or fish

Nutrition

Calories: 142kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 2338mgPotassium: 397mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1026IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

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