Removing seeds-- was RE: [CH] Recipe for Dan and others

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> I remove the inside of the Habaneros, (I've taken to using latex gloves
> after a regrettable event while performing ablutions just after cutting a
> few up), and save the seeds for replanting. I've been told that the fleshy
> pulp between the pips holds the highest concentration on Capsaicin, so I
> leave as much of this on as possible.

Welcome to the list Brent.

You mention removing seeds and I just came up with a method some of you
might be interested in.  Use a clean, dedicated plastic hand/fingernail
brush.  Cut the stem off and slice the chiles lengthwise between the
attached placenta.  Then brush the seeds off.  Depending on the chile it
leaves most of the placenta intact but gets the seeds easily.  The few left
can be removed with a knife, and it's very quick.

I haven't found any drawbacks to it (comments?) except one must caution
others not to use it for cleaning fingers!  I s'pose any stiff brush would
work.

Riley

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