Capsicum (Shimla Mirch)
カレーにシャキシャキの彩りを！甘みと苦味の絶妙なアクセント
Description
Large mild chilies (bell peppers/capsicum). In Indian cuisine, provides texture and visual coloring as ingredients for stir-fries and dry curries.
Classification: For Everyone,Vegetable,Coloring,Diet
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How to use
Ingredients
- Green peppers(or Bell peppers)
Instructions
- Remove seeds and pith, cut into large dice (or julienne).
- When making Karahi Chicken (wok-style curry) or Paneer stir-fries, fry quickly on high with onions.
- Don't simmer mushy; finish leaving crisp texture and vibrant green (or red/yellow) hues in the dish.
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips
Key spices
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Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
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Pairing
Karahi Chicken, Paneer Tikka Masala, Pav Bhaji
Trivia
[Hardcore] 'Shimla' is a North Indian city, 'Mirch' means chili. Absolutely no heat, but the unique green aroma fits tomato-based curries perfectly, reigning as the absolute star veg in Indian Chinese (Chili Chicken etc.).
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Usage] When making 'Paneer Tikka', skewer cubed peppers and onions alternately with cheese on iron skewers, baking smoky in a Tandoor oven making it the BBQ star!
Allergen
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