When the peppers are too powerful, creatively neutralize them.
Overzealous seasoning can result in foods that taste too spicy. Instead of throwing out that pot of chili or your homemade pico de gallo, try a few options for decreasing the spiciness in the foods. You have nothing to lose by experimenting with different food combinations to try to alter the taste of your recipe. You might be able to make your recipe palatable again.
Instructions
1. Double the recipe to dilute the spiciness. Add an extra can of diced tomatoes or tomato sauce to dilute the spiciness with additional ingredients.
2. Add acidic foods to the recipe. Try 1/4-cup of lemon or lime juice or a 1/2-cup to 1 cup of crushed pineapple. The acidity can balance the spiciness without having to double the recipe.
3. Neutralize the recipe with a dairy product like yogurt or sour cream. Mix in the dairy product in small amounts and stir until you notice a reduction in spicy flavor.
4. Add sugar, 1 tsp. at a time, stirring and testing the food after each addition. Continue adding sugar slowly until you detect less spice in the food.
5. Offer dairy products like milk, cheese and sour cream, if you serve a spicy dish. Diners can eat the dairy products along with the spicy foods, and the dairy products will reduce the impact of the spicy flavors.
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