silly cooking question..

jtgarsik Posted: Oct 29, 2008 11:38 AM

silly cooking question..

i know this may sound stupid lol but how hot is chili powder?? is it more of a seasoning or to make a recipe HOT?? i'm making chilli in the crockpot for the hubby and he's not really into super spicy....so i was thinking of doing half the amount of chilli powder that it says to do?? if anyone can help that would be super tia

AR31 Posted: Oct 29, 2008 11:39 AM

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chili powder is spicy.. (indian type) paprika is much less and adds a good color too..

RadiantBride Posted: Oct 29, 2008 11:41 AM

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Can someone please explain to me what exactly is a crockpot??? I have two and dont know what the heck to do with them. (They are still in the boxes).

To the OP- I have no clue about chili powder.

AR31 Posted: Oct 29, 2008 11:43 AM

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i think a crockpot is a slow cooker.. don't have one though

nifheim Posted: Oct 29, 2008 11:52 AM

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crock pot is for slow-long cooking dishes such as stews, sauce, chili and so much more. I also use it at party's to keep food warm such as tiny meatballs, etc.

Chili powder (standard spice) really isn't too spicy cayanne powder is the spice in chilli realy. I woudn't dump it but maybe use two table spoons, half to full teaspoons of cumin and half teaspoon of cayenne pepper depending on the heat. Of course this ration really depends on the amount you are making.

missliss Posted: Oct 29, 2008 11:54 AM

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If you want to add flavor to chili but not too much spice you can use cumin, it's a pretty common southwest and/or indian spice. You can be as liberal as you want with it.