Each chilli demands and deserves to be known in its own right. With hundreds of varieties, and a dizzying array of flavours, shapes, sizes and colours, chillies are a key ingredient in everything from our favourite curries to drinks and desserts. But even the most experienced chilli fanatic needs a guide to which variety to choose and how hot to go on the infamous Scoville scale. This essential kitchen companion profiles 100 versatile chilli varieties, chosen to showcase their impressive range of shape, colour, flavour and heat, ranging from milder everyday favourites such as the jalapeno, ancho and bell pepper to exotic new superhots including the Dorset Naga and Carolina Reaper. Organized by heat level on the infamous Scoville scale, An Anarchy of Chillies tells the story of each variety and offers advice on how to identify, grow and prepare them. The striking illustrations, in a vivid graphic style inspired by the CMYK process, make this not only a go-to reference but also a beautiful art piece. Written and illustrated by Caz Hildebrand, author of the successful Herbarium and The Grammar of Spice , this is a wonderful gift book for any cook, gardener or chilli lover.

Autorentext
Caz Hildebrand is one of the Creative Partners at Here Design. She is the award-winning designer of sumptuous best-selling cookbooks by Nigella Lawson, Yotam Ottolenghi and Sam and Sam Clark of Moro. In 2010 Caz created The Geometry of Pasta with leading chef Jacob Kenedy of London's Bocca di Lupo, revealing the secrets of eating the authentic Italian way. Her book Herbarium & Grammar of Spice are published by Thames & Hudson.

Klappentext

Each chilli pepper is a little anarchist demanding to be known in its own right. With over 2,000 varieties, and a dizzying array of flavours, shapes, sizes and colours, chillies are a key ingredient in everything from our favourite curries to drinks and desserts. But even the most experienced chilli fanatic needs a guide to which variety to choose and how hot they should go on the infamous Scoville scale.

This essential kitchen companion introduces the nuances, creativity and versatility of 100 members of the crazy chilli family, telling their stories and offering advice on how to deploy the little demons to best effect. Organized by heat level, with a running scale throughout, the book beautifully evokes the classic look of Mexican printed oilcloth in the four process-printing colours: cyan, magenta, yellow and black. From the world's hottest chillies, such as the evocative Carolina Reaper, Komodo Dragon and Ghost pepper, to everyday favourites, such as the jalapeño, cayenne and bell pepper, each variety is presented with the essentials on flavour, usage and preparation.

This stunning addition to any cook's collection exalts the rebellious chilli family in all its technicolour glory and is captivating reading for chilli hot-heads and culinary experimenters alike.

Zusammenfassung
Celebrates 100 powerful personalities from the chilli family in lively four-colour illustrations, presenting everything the aspiring chef or gardener needs to help them harness the heat.

Inhalt

Introduction . 100 Chillies