How to prepare chillies
Learn how to handle chilli with confidence with our 'how to' video from the BBC Good Food cookery team showing how to shred, slice and dice.
Learn how to handle chilli with confidence with our 'how to' video from the BBC Good Food cookery team showing how to shred, slice and dice.
The white membrane and seeds are the hottest part of the chilli. Remove them before slicing, or slice the whole chilli with the seeds in if heat is required.
Placing the chilli skin-side down on the board makes it easier to cut.
Immediately wash hands in cold water rather than hot water after handling chillies - hot water can make the chilli sink into your skin and it's impossible to wash off.