How to Prevent Burns From Hot Peppers
Hot peppers are a culinary delight for many people. Although the spiciness of hot peppers can add delicious taste and heat to many different recipes, they must be prepared carefully. The oils contained in hot peppers can cause painful skin and mucous membrane burns. Prevent burns from hot peppers by wearing plastic gloves and working with the hot peppers carefully. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Plastic gloves
- Water
- Utility knife
- Cutting board
- Airtight plastic container
- Dishwashing detergent
- Dishtowel
- Hand soap
Instructions
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Place the gloves on your hands before you begin any food preparations with the hot peppers.
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Hold the hot peppers under cold running water as you slice the peppers open lengthwise.
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Remove the stem and the seeds from the peppers while still holding the peppers under running water. Reserve the seeds if you desire.
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Place the halved peppers onto the cutting board and chop or slice them as you desire.
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Place the prepared hot peppers into your recipe or store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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Wash the utility knife, the cutting board and any other kitchen surfaces thoroughly with the dishwashing detergent. It is imperative that you remove the hot pepper oils from every surface with the dishwashing detergent. Rinse the surfaces well with plain water and dry them.
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Remove the gloves and discard them. Wash your hands thoroughly with hand soap before touching anything.
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Tips & Warnings
Never touch your face, your eyes, your nose or your mouth with your hands while you are preparing hot peppers. This is important to remember -- even if you are wearing gloves. The hot pepper oil that is on your fingers or your gloves will irritate these sensitive areas and cause painful burning. After removing the gloves and washing your hands, you should be free to touch your face again.
