Their latest offering is ghost pepper Korean noodles. Even though it’s made in Malaysia, Mamee has managed to nail the authentic Korean noodle flavour. The range is called Mamee Ghost Pepper Noodles Daebak, and they are absolutely daebak, which means ‘Awesome’ in Korean. Ghost peppers are super spicy peppers grown in Northern India. They are called Ghost Peppers as that is the literal translation of the local Assam term for it, Bhut Jolokia, where Bhut means ‘Ghost’ and Jolokia means ‘Chilli pepper’. In short – yes, ghost pepper noodles live up to the hype as seriously spicy. Their intense burn comes from the iconic ghost pepper, one of the world’s hottest chilis. But with the right techniques, you can handle and even learn to love their heat. It’s a chili that’s very popular during summer-time, as the intense heat forces you to perspire which ultimately cools the body down. If you are adventurous, you can work with these peppers in raw and dried form into salsas, sauces, and more. This article will give you the inside scoop on ghost pepper noodles’ spice level and how to make them enjoyable. We’ll explore what makes them so hot, tips for toning down the heat, mouth-saving remedies, and more. Read on to unveil the secrets behind this infamous noodle dish!

Pepper spray is rated at 2 million to 5 million units. At a level of 1,000,000 units, ghost peppers can be considered pretty lethal. But if you’re a chilli lover, lethal is probably exactly what you want. What are ghost pepper noodles? The name ghost pepper simply comes from the chili’s official Indian name, the Bhut Jolokia. Bhut in Indian means “ghost”. There are many variations on this name: ghost chili, Bhoot Jolokia, Naga Bhut Jolokia, Red Naga chili, and more. In fact in India, the name for this chili differs from region to region. But we can all agree that in English, ghost pepper fits just perfectly − it scares the pants off of your taste buds. What do they look like? Time is your friend here. Avoid drinking water, which spreads the heat around your mouth. The burning will fade in 30-40 minutes if you refrain from eating or drinking. One other spicy noodle product that gives ghost pepper noodles some competition is Culley’s World’s Hottest Ramen. This ramen contains Carolina Reaper peppers, which surpass ghost peppers on the Scoville scale as the world’s hottest chilis. Let’s frame the ghost pepper against our jalapeñoreference point. Many people feel thejalapeñois rather hot, but in the world of the Scoville scale, it’s a relatively mild to medium chili pepper (2,500 to 8,000 Scoville heat units or SHU). Now multiply the jalapeños heat by up to 400. That’s the potential of ghost pepper (855,000 to 1,041,427 SHU.)Ice or ice cream provides a numbing effect and cooling sensation. Plus, the cold temperature helps distract your pain receptors. Wait It Out Ghost pepper noodles have earned a reputation as one of the spiciest noodle dishes you can find. But just how fiery are they really? What exactly gives these noodles their extreme heat? And can you even enjoy them without scorching your tastebuds? It’s also used to add intense heat to Indian, Mexican, and Tex-Mex dishes. Even popular fast food restaurants have bought into the hype. Red Robin, for instance, released two burgers to its menu with ghost pepper sauces. But those sauces come nowhere near the true heat of the Bhut Jolokia − they’re still tasty nonetheless! It seems those elephants know something maybe we humans don’t because the Bhut Jolokia has attracted a lot of attention among us with its fabulous heat. It held the crown with the Guinness Book of World Records, until it was beaten by the intense Butch T Scorpion for the official title and then by the Trinidad Moruga Scorpion as the unofficial overall heat winner. Both of those were taken over in 2013 by the Carolina Reaper. The heat from the pepper, in addition to the smoke, makes the bomb a great tool to extract criminals out of buildings or hideouts.

Roasting any pepper prior to use tends to make it milder. The roasting removes some of the capsaicin oil from the chili, and that oil isn’t immediately absorbed into other foods (when the Bhut Jolokia is roasted alone.) See our post on Does Cooking Peppers Make Them Hotter? Compared to these other noodles, ghost pepper noodles are extra fiery, Their extreme ghost pepper concentration takes the spice factor to the next level.

Refreshing Drinks:Cool off with an icy cold beverage like lemonade, iced tea, lassi, or beer. The crisp flavors cleanse your palate. Just like with any super-hot, ghost peppers are so spicy that special precautions should be taken in their handling. Wear gloves, at minimum to keep significant chili burn at bay. But if you’re sensitive to capsaicin ( the compound that gives chilies their heat), then we recommend wearing eye goggles and even a face mask when handling the Bhut Jolokia. However, some has also said that " Bhut,"which translates to "mean ghost." It differs from region to region. At the end of the day, we can all agree that ghost pepper is the perfect name, right? :p Milk is your best bet thanks to its fat and protein content which neutralize capsaicin. Gulping down a tall glass will help coat and soothe your mouth. Eat Bread