Source: WikipediaMany people often ask me which is the hottest variety of chili pepper. Well, there are several contenders, but the winner has to be the scotch bonnet. This fiery specimen is favored in West Indian cooking. It’s the essential ingredient in a great jerk sauce. However, the scotch bonnet has such a strong flavor, it’s not for the faint-hearted. Good alternatives to the scotch bonnet include the habanero or the birds eye chili, both of which also pack a powerful punch. The scotch bonnet is widely available so you shouldn’t have trouble finding it.
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Once again, a really useful and enjoyable post. The points you raise about the history of the chili in South-East Asian cuisine are fascinating.
Can you recommend any further reading on this?