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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

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You need 9 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 ounce stemmed, dried bhut jolokia chiles, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tablespoon white vinegar, 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice, and more.

Serious Heat: What To Make With Bhut Jolokia, The W

Name: Serious Heat: What To Make With Bhut Jolokia, The World'S Hottest Chile Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 ounce stemmed, dried bhut jolokia chiles; 2 cloves garlic; 1 tablespoon white vinegar; 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice; Salt; In a bowl, add dried chiles, and cover with hot water. Rehydrate for 15 minutes. In a blender, combine chiles and 1/3 cup soaking water, and then add garlic and vinegar; puree. In a bowl, add chile…; 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 1/4 cups canola oil; 1 dried bhut jolokia chile, cut in half lengthwise

Try this homemade Serious Heat: What To Make With Bhut Jolokia, The World'S Hottest Chile recipe the whole family will love. Made with chiles, garlic, w…

This Serious Heat: What To Make With Bhut Jolokia, The World'S Hottest Chile relies on simple, everyday ingredients such as garlic, white vinegar, salt and extra-virgin olive oil. It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings, at about 1599 kcal each. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.

It's versatile enough for an easy weeknight dinner yet satisfying enough for guests at the weekend. Serve it with your favorite sides, and keep any leftovers for a quick meal the next day.

Updated Jun 30, 2026

Serves 4 General

Servings: persons

1/2 ounce stemmed, dried bhut jolokia chiles
2 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
Salt
In a bowl, add dried chiles, and cover with hot water. Rehydrate for 15 minutes. In a blender, combine chiles and 1/3 cup soaking water, and then add garlic and vinegar; puree. In a bowl, add chile puree to tomatoes, and combine.
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 1/4 cups canola oil
1 dried bhut jolokia chile, cut in half lengthwise

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Calories
1599 kcal
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