How Many Cayennes = Four Habaneros?

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Q: Dave,

I’m a chile neophyte from Cajun country.  I really loved the recipe for "Ophelia’s Salsa de Habanero" in the most recent issue of Fiery-Foods & BBQ magazine. I loved the heat. But I’d like to "Cajunize" it a little by using cayenne pepper and Italian parsley instead of habaneros and cilantro.  Is there some kind of scale/chart that could tell me how many cayenne peppers equals the same amount of heat as the 4 habaneros called for in the recipe?

Thanks,

Kelly

 

A: Hello Kelly:

Use 8 cayennes and that should work fine.

–Dave

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