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Dried Chilli Pepper Strings

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Spice up the kitchen with some dried chilli pepper strings.

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  1. Step 1

    Step 1

    Cut three lengths of ribbon measuring 25" each.

  2. Step 2

    Step 2

    Tie together at one end, pin to a pincushion, pleat / braid together and tie together at the final end.


  3. Step 3

    Step 3

    Loop over and tie the two ends together.

  4. Step 4

    Step 4

    Take a selection of ripe chillis, 6 or more.


  5. Step 5

    Step 5

    Take a needle and thread, pierce through the top (stalk end) of the chillis and thread on to your ribbon loop.

  6. Step 6

    Step 6

    Hang to dry out, in a cool dark place, for several weeks and you can then use the dried chillis for cooking.

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stephie N.

stephie N.

Apr 24, 2008 3:05am

i love this! Got 2 try them!