Chillies in oil , hot enough to liven up the flavor of several dishes or to embellish rich platters of cold cuts and cheeses , are a very common recipe in Southern Italy that many usually prepare in late summer .
After all, the recipe for peppers in oil is so versatile that even those who don't like spicy foods can use them as an ingredient in much more elaborate dishes or as a gift in Christmas baskets. It is difficult to say no to a preserve like this. Want to find out how to prepare them at home the Sicilian way? Read on.
The Sicilian recipe of peppers in oil
The realization of the recipe requires first the careful cleaning of the peppers, which must be separated from the stalk. Quickly pass them under running water to remove any dust and earth residues and let them dry perfectly. You are now ready to gather the ingredients on the table and get started.
The ingredients
- 1 kg of chillies
- extra virgin olive oil
- salt
- White wine vinegar
How to prepare peppers in oil
- Put the peppers in a colander and sprinkle them with salt and sprinkle with vinegar. Mix well with a wooden spoon until the salt has completely dissolved.
- Leave to rest for 24 hours , stirring occasionally.
- After these, pour the peppers into a bowl and add some olive oil . Mix well.
- Pour a couple of cm of olive oil into the bottom of the sterilized glass jars. Fill with the chillies, then press lightly until you almost get to the brim. Cover them with oil and let them rest, without the corks, for a couple of days.
- After these too, add some more oil if necessary and screw the caps back on. Store in a cool, dry place.
How to avoid botox in chili peppers?
To avoid botox in this, as in many other homemade preserves , it is necessary to put into practice some small precautions. For example:
- Wash your hands and utensils well
- Use perfectly dry crockery
- Sterilize the jars
- Use salt, which is essential to eliminate the water that the peppers contain and prevents the formation of mould.
How to store hot peppers for the winter?
There are several techniques available to preserve chillies for the winter. We can freeze them naturally in special glass jars. We can first dry and chop them and then keep them in special containers in a dry place in the house.
Furthermore, we can make them in oil or in vinegar for versatile preserves in the kitchen, or transform them into creams and patés to spread on bread or to add to the seasoning of dishes.
How long do peppers in oil last?
The peppers in oil , closed inside the jars, will keep for about a year . Once opened, however, they must be transferred to the fridge and always be covered in oil (add it if necessary). This operation is essential in order not to let them go bad.
