Over the years, habaneros have gotten a reputation as being scary hot and thus not a viable ingredient for most dishes. It is true that those little orange pods can pack a wallop, but they aren't as overwhelmingly hot as most have been led to believe. Get a green chile that is of an extra-hot variety and you may burn worse than if you'd eaten a habanero. The heat can be a little much to most people, but if you can get past it, the flavor is one of a kind. There is a bold, fruity flavor when you first bite into a habanero (before the heat comes). It is one of the reasons our Besito Caliente is so popular.
Anyways, here's a recipe for those of you willing to take the chance.
Mean Squid
1 pound squid cut into rings
1/4 cup peanut oil
2 teaspoons sesame oil
3 small green onions, chopped
2 teaspoons soy sauce
lime juice
Dust the squid with the powdered habanero. Heat the oils in a skillet and saute the calamari until dark, about 1 minute. Remove and keep warm. Add the onions, soy sauce, and a little lime juice to the skillet and cook the onions until soft. Return squid to pan and toss with sauce. Serve immediately.
Jim Hawman
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