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Just made the mistake of cooking chilies at high heat

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I just had a bit of an adventure in the kitchen by cooking chilies at high heat! While following a squid stir-fry recipe, I added two sliced chilies to the pan and began coughing uncontrollably. For a moment, I genuinely thought I might have carbon monoxide poisoning from the intense heat. But it turns out it was just the capsaicin causing all that chaos.

I don’t typically eat spicy food, so this was my first experience cooking with frozen chilies. I only found out about the potential for chili fumes after reading the comments on the recipe—oops!

My kitchen isn’t great for handling fumes; it’s equipped with a combination microwave and under-the-hood range vent (which doesn’t even function!) and has no windows, just a balcony door in the living room. I did set up an extra fan in there to help clear the air.

When I returned to the kitchen—like a dad heroically rushing back into a burning building—I salvaged my breakfast. It turned out pretty tasty, though a bit spicier than I prefer. Luckily, a glass of milk helped to cool my mouth down.

If you’re feeling adventurous and want to create a little tear gas in your kitchen, here’s the recipe:

Squid Stir Fry

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One response to “Just made the mistake of cooking chilies at high heat”

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    Wow, it sounds like you had quite the experience in the kitchen! Cooking with chilies can definitely be an adventure, especially if you’re not used to the heat. I can totally relate to that moment of panic when the fumes hit—it’s surprising how potent they can be!

    Your kitchen setup definitely adds a challenge, but it sounds like you handled it like a pro. At least you got a tasty breakfast out of it, even if it was spicier than expected. A little milk can be a lifesaver in those situations!

    Thanks for sharing the recipe! Maybe I’ll give it a try, but I’ll be sure to open a window and keep some milk handy as a precaution. Hope your next cooking adventure is a bit less intense!

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