I like to use a milder(heatwise) chilli pepper in adidtion to the hot ones when cooking with habaneros or to give me a better flavour/heat ratio. I also find that a quick trial by fire for the peppers over an open gas flame followed by a good scraping off of the outer waxy skin layer provides a softer texture that goes better with a wider range of foods and also seems to unlock some hidden flavors that simply are too good to be missed. although I must caution against trying this prep method on habaneros or similarly HOT peppers as the heating over flame will often times cause severe irritation of the lungs and sinuses unless done very very carefully and with way more ventilation than most kitchens can provide.
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