Most of the heat in a chile pepper — whether jalapeño, serrano, habanero, or another — comes from the white ribs and seeds. Removing both reduces the chile’s heat and allows more of the pepper’s flavor to come through.
Most of the heat in a chile pepper — whether jalapeño, serrano, habanero, or another — comes from the white ribs and seeds. Removing both reduces the chile’s heat and allows more of the pepper’s flavor to come through.