Chilli Collection (#6)

Green chilli peppers; Lhasa xizang china

The Word chilli Spelled With Red Jalapeno Peppers

Chillies In Local Market; Bandar Seri Begawan, Darassalam, Brunei

Chillies on sale at Les Saintes Maries de la Mer in France
Chillies on sale at a market stall in Les Saintes Maries de la Mer in France. This is in the Bouches-du-Rhone area of Provence-Alpes-cote d`Azur

Chilli plant in the field, of Paul McIlhenny, on his Avery Island estate home of the worlds most famous little red bottle Tabasco Sauce

Fresh green chili peppers

Chillis in the street market in Luang Prabang, Laos

Two bright melamine bowls stacked on dark surface with two red hot chilli peppers credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Apple quince and chillies. Campo de Fiori food market. Rome, Italy

Jars of chilli jelly

Aztec education of boys (left) and girls (right). Boys are shown being punished by a father who holds him over a fire of burning chillies while lecturing him

Cayenne Pepper plant (Capsicum), 16th century. The seed pods of this plant, native to tropical America, are dried and ground to produce a pungent spice

Lady with giant red chili pepper on a birthday card
Lady with giant red chili pepper (looking like an umbrella) on a birthday card, with pink curtains on either side. Date: circa 1890s

Tougarashi or chili pepper, Capsicum annuum.. Handcolored woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Kusa Bana Hyakushu (One Hundred Varieties of Flowers), Tokyo, Yamada, 1901

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Red and Green chillies, Norfolk UK Date:

Bicycle with chili baskets, vintage look

Green chillies in Hpa An Morning Market, Kayin State (Karen State), Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Kitchen Scene with Christ in the House of Martha and Mary (detail of Food on the Table with Christ)
BAL99424 Kitchen Scene with Christ in the House of Martha and Mary (detail of Food on the Table with Christ, Martha and Mary in the background, see 99423), c.1618 (oil on canvas) by Velazquez

Chilis for sale, Close up, Wangdue Phodrang monastery, Bhutan

Peanuts in various coatings, chili, wasabi, curry and paprika

Chillies in Bukittinggi Market, West Sumatra, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

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Naga Chillies are shown by an exhibitor at The Indigenous Mei-Ramew Food Festival in Mawphlang in Indias northeastern state of Meghalaya

Chillies in market in Pulua Weh, Sumatra, Indonesia, Southeast Asia

Chili peppers, Campesino Market (Mercado Campesino), Sucre, Bolivia, South America

Chillies for sale at Hsipaw (Thibaw) market, Shan State, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Dried chillies, Dambulla, Sri Lanka, Asia

Dried chillies, Sri Lanka, Asia

Brixton Market, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Shiny red chilli peppers in green bowl. Shorter depth of field. credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Shiny red chilli peppers in big wooden spoon credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Flavouring ingredients for Thai green curry credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Red hot chilli peppers in green bowl credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Small hot birds eye chilli peppers arranged on white surface. credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Red chillies, onions, and garlic for sale at fresh food market in Chau Doc, Mekong River Delta, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

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Chillies and tomatoes for sale at Capo Market, a fruit, vegetable and food market in Palermo, Sicily, Italy, Europe

Chillies, Pak Khlong Market, Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Pork noodles (mee), served with pickled chillies, a broth, wontons and beer, at Taman Dessa food court, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Vietnamese prawn salad on bowl, close-up

Three fruit and cream puffs, filled with kiwi fruits, blueberries and raspberries and dusted with sugar, in a row

Tuna steak with salsa

Prawns with Mint Chilli and Ginger

Chilli and orange duck on plate with carrot mash and beans, close-up

Olive oil in bottle

Kara a, Libyan pumpkin dip with cumin, caraway and chilli, served with bread

Nonya Sambal, Singaporean, spicy green vegetable stir-fry, containing choy sum, pak choy, green beans, bean sprouts, chilli, coriander, with a pair of chopsticks

Chilli jelly in jars, spoon nearby

Large selection of dried and ground spices and a bowl of chilli paste, view from above

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Chilli peppers, also known as red hot chillies, are a vibrant and essential ingredient in many cuisines around the world. In Monywa, Sagaing, Myanmar, located in Southeast Asia, you can find these fiery peppers at the local market. The sight of red chilli peppers piled high on a white sheet is truly captivating. One traditional way to display and dry chillies is by creating chili ristras - strings of dried red hot chillies hanging together. These beautiful arrangements not only add color but also infuse dishes with intense heat. Harissa, a popular hot chilli sauce made from these fiery peppers, is commonly used as an ingredient in meat or fish stews with vegetables. Its spicy kick adds depth and flavor to any dish it graces. In Diego Velasquez's painting "Christ in the house of Mary and Martha, " completed between 1618-1622, we see green chilli peppers prominently displayed on a table. This inclusion highlights their significance even during ancient times. The capsaicin molecule found within these peppers gives them their characteristic spiciness. It stimulates our taste buds and releases endorphins that create a pleasurable sensation despite the heat. Whether they are red or green, fresh or dried, chilli peppers bring vibrancy to any culinary creation, and are an integral part of Thai cuisine as seen in floating markets where an assortment of chilies is sold on boats – showcasing their importance to Southeast Asian cooking traditions. Close-up shots capture the intricate details of these small yet powerful ingredients; one such image showcases Rajasthan state's vibrant red chillies in India – highlighting their prevalence throughout Asia. So next time you encounter chili pepper-infused dishes or spot them at your local market or floating market abroad remember: these little fireballs pack quite a punch.