That said, they aren’t as hot as eating a raw ghost pepper itself. You get the fruity, smoky taste without the full mouth-burning wrath. Time is your friend here. Avoid drinking water, which spreads the heat around your mouth. The burning will fade in 30-40 minutes if you refrain from eating or drinking. So ghost pepper noodles provide an exciting, flaming hot experience without subjecting your taste buds to the full wrath of an actual raw ghost pepper. You get all the unique fruity, smoky flavor with a spiciness that is still quite fiery but won’t necessarily make you fear for your life! How Ghost Pepper Noodles Rank Against Other Fiery Noodles

That said, ghost pepper noodles are still considered one of the spiciest noodle products on the market. The ghost pepper heat is very prominent, especially if you are not used to extremely spicy foods. The name ghost pepper simply comes from the chili’s official Indian name, the Bhut Jolokia. Bhut in Indian means “ghost”. There are many variations on this name: ghost chili, Bhoot Jolokia, Naga Bhut Jolokia, Red Naga chili, and more. In fact in India, the name for this chili differs from region to region. But we can all agree that in English, ghost pepper fits just perfectly − it scares the pants off of your taste buds. What do they look like? Sichuan Dan Dan Noodles get their heat from chili oil and Sichuan peppercorns, averaging 1,500 to 2,000 Scoville units. Stir the ghost pepper noodles into a milder sauce to dilute the overall spiciness. Peanut sauce is a tasty pairing. Add Dairy

For hardcore heat seekers, ghost pepper ramen remains one of the hottest noodle challenges out there! Handling the Heat: Tips for Toning Down Ghost Pepper Noodles

It’s a chili that’s very popular during summer-time, as the intense heat forces you to perspire which ultimately cools the body down. If you are adventurous, you can work with these peppers in raw and dried form into salsas, sauces, and more. We also recommend, understanding how to handle chili burn whenever cooking with ghost peppers (or any super-hot chili.) Chili burn at this level of intensity can be extremely painful, and it can occur even if you’ve taken every precaution above. Read our “jalapeño in eye” post (how to handle chili burn in this sensitive area) — it all holds true for Bhut Jolokia. As well, our general post on treating chili burn is a must precautionary read. Spicy Entrees:If you really want to turn up the heat, match with spicy beef jerky, buffalo wings, or Cajun shrimp. When award-winning ghost peppers meet Korean noodles, you get a flaming noodle dish that is not for the faint-hearted. As one of our customers said, “The spice level (of Mamee ghost pepper noodles) is not for beginners. Make sure you have a bit of heat tolerance before giving this a go.”

Their latest offering is ghost pepper Korean noodles. Even though it’s made in Malaysia, Mamee has managed to nail the authentic Korean noodle flavour. The range is called Mamee Ghost Pepper Noodles Daebak, and they are absolutely daebak, which means ‘Awesome’ in Korean. Ice or ice cream provides a numbing effect and cooling sensation. Plus, the cold temperature helps distract your pain receptors. Wait It Out Refreshing Drinks:Cool off with an icy cold beverage like lemonade, iced tea, lassi, or beer. The crisp flavors cleanse your palate.

So, yes, the Bhut Jolokia is a super-hot pepper, but it’s nowhere near the heat of the most intense super-hots around. Both the Trinidad Moruga Scorpion and the Carolina Reaper can be easily twice as hot (and the Reaper at its hottest verges on three times hotter than the mildest ghost pepper). For deeper comparisons on the heat and flavor of the ghost, take a look at our showdowns which compare it to other popular chilies: Fresh Fruit Salsa:Sweet, juicy fruits like mango, pineapple, or strawberry tame the flame’s intensity.

Creamy Pasta:Cooling pasta in alfredo or carbonara sauce makes the ideal counterpart. The creaminess balances the heat. Start small, have cooling foods at the ready, and sip plenty of milk to combat any capsaicin overload. Mix and match with mild dishes to balance the burn. And know your limits—there’s no shame in tapping out and accepting defeat from time to time. One other spicy noodle product that gives ghost pepper noodles some competition is Culley’s World’s Hottest Ramen. This ramen contains Carolina Reaper peppers, which surpass ghost peppers on the Scoville scale as the world’s hottest chilis. Milk is your best bet thanks to its fat and protein content which neutralize capsaicin. Gulping down a tall glass will help coat and soothe your mouth. Eat Bread Proper storage and reheating are key to preserving ghost pepper noodles’ full flavor and spice. Handle them carefully so you can keep enjoying the heat! Health Benefits and Risks of These Hellish Noodles

It’s easy to get carried away eating spicy noodles, but take it slow at first. Try a few bites and wait for the heat to build before diving in for more. Add Mild IngredientsOverall, enjoy ghost pepper noodles moderately as part of a healthy, well-rounded diet. Don’t overdo it, watch for side effects, and ease in slowly if you’re new to extreme spice levels. Ready to Turn Up the Heat? Roasting any pepper prior to use tends to make it milder. The roasting removes some of the capsaicin oil from the chili, and that oil isn’t immediately absorbed into other foods (when the Bhut Jolokia is roasted alone.) See our post on Does Cooking Peppers Make Them Hotter? There is a flavor beyond the extreme spiciness, believe it or not. This chili has a slow-building heat, so you experience the flavor (for at least a few seconds) before the hammer drops. They have a sweet, fruity flavor typical of many super-hot peppers, but underneath it is a light smokiness as well.