Tuesday, 21 April 2015

Selecting The Right Chilli Recipes For Certain Crowds

By Stella Gay


Early settlers often ate meals at different times while on the trail, and cooks were tasked with serving meals that were hearty. Some people had little money on hand to eat lavishly, and cooks would prepare spiced stews that would keep hunger away for one more day. Some travelers would add ingredients to these dishes and these changes were saved as chilli recipes that were passed on to others on the trail.

People choose to add ingredients to these trail stews that certain people at a gathering will like. Some visitors are known to prefer foods that are livened up by spices that will burn the recesses of the mouth. Other people choose to prepare this type of recipe just to enjoy the rich sauce that seems to surround any other ingredient that is placed in the pot during the cooking cycle.

The availability of cooking ingredients changed along the route. Settlers always had a supply of rice on hand, but could fix these stews using beans like the kidney bean or Navy bean. People that had lived in colder climates were used to eating Northern beans. Today, most people make bean selection after the meat has been chosen.

The appearance and taste of the dish can change dramatically based on how it is cooked. The stews can be slow cooked on a stove top using various fuel sources. A slow cooker and a crock pot will allow the dish to steep in its own juices without fear of losing moisture that is full of flavor gained from the ingredients. Some flavors found in stews cooked on the open range originated from old coffee and an open fire.

Many cooks choose to use a variety of tomatoes to control the flavor. Tomatoes can be steamed and canned for many years. Fresh tomatoes can be diced and added to the mixture, or chunks of the fresh tomato can be added to thicken the mixture. Some people will add canned green peppers and tomatoes into the mixture for added flavor.

Certain vegetables will make their way into the pot. Cooks can use fresh onion such as white or red onion or dried onions. Fresh onions are diced to bite sized pieces, and some preparers will choose to add scallions or lemon juice for added texture and coloring. Cooks can chop up some parsley, and celery, along with salt and pepper.

Many cooks will be alert when adding water to the pot because these stews are meant to be thick and hearty instead of thin and watered down. The method of cooking is very important when determining how much water should be added. Using a slow cooker will ensure that all food inside is moist and little water is needed to maintain the correct consistency.

Dry ingredients will include lots of chilli powder which will be the ultimate base for the stew. Cayenne pepper will be added based on preferences. The meats used in the dish can include chunks of beef, ground beef, turkey, or pork. The fat content of each item should be monitored to ensure the dish is balanced at the end of the cook cycle. The dish can be served in a bowl filled with rice.




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