Chili peppers are used to season numerous dishes. Homegrown plants bear a lot of fruit in autumn, which can be dried and ground into spice powder. However, not every method is equally suitable for this.
What methods are suitable for grinding chili peppers?
To grind chili peppers, you can use handcraft, a coffee grinder or a moulinette. Make sure the pods are completely dry and remove the seeds for a fine-grained result. Grind in several steps and sieve out the fine material regularly.
These methods are suitable for processing:
- Handwork: as a preparatory measure
- Coffee grinder: for fine-grained spice powder
- Moulinette: as a convenient and effective alternative
Handmade
The easiest way to pre-crush dried chili peppers is to crumble them with your fingers. For this to work well, the fruit must be sufficiently dry. Residual moisture in the pulp ensures a tough consistency. The disadvantage of this processing variant is that the sharpness sticks to your skin. Therefore, wash your hands thoroughly or wear gloves. Alternatively, put the freshly dried pods in a freezer bag and chop them with a meat mallet.
Coffee grinder
Both electric and manually operated models are good for grinding fall harvest and achieving a fine grain. With electric grinders you can adjust the grinding level at the push of a button. They can be cleaned easily and thoroughly after processing. Hand-operated crank models require grinding screw adjustment. You should not process any other spices or coffee in these mills as the spiciness gets stuck in the wood.
Moulinette
For chopping in the mini mill, which uses cutting blades, the pods must be optimally dried and rustle. Avoid intermediate storage, as this will cause the chilies to absorb moisture again and are no longer suitable for this processing option. The grinder purees the moist pulp into a pulp.
Procedure
For a fine-grained result, you can remove the kernels before pouring them into the mill. When grinding, proceed in several steps and sieve out fine material regularly. How to prevent the chili powder from getting hot.
Food processors, blenders and mortars
Each device has different properties. Not every machine is suitable for making chili powder. Some hobby chefs report good experiences with products like the Magic Maxx. Blenders, mortars and food processors mainly produce a mushy chili mass that you can also use for seasoning. Dust-dry pods can also be processed into flakes.
