How do I get my fingers to stop burning after mincing serrano peppers?!


Question: How do I get my fingers to stop burning after mincing serrano peppers!?
I've washed my fingers a dozen times, and they still burn!. Any good remedies out there!?Www@FoodAQ@Com

Answers:
Try dipping them in some milk!. It'll neutralize the burn!. ;)Www@FoodAQ@Com
Milk will help a little because there's a little fat in it and the oils from serrano peppers are oil soluble!. But to REALLY make 'em stop burning - wash your hands with a little cooking oil!. Or butter!.
Water doesn't work!.

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The hot in peppers is a base!.
Use an acid to neutralize the base!.

wash your hands in vinegar orange juice or lemon juice!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Wash your hands with dish soap like Dawn to get rid of the oils!. Try milk, vinegar, lemon juice or scrub with salt and wash again!. Www@FoodAQ@Com
Disposable gloves!.

A good washing, not just rinsing!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Wear gloves next time!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
put them in milk!.Www@FoodAQ@Com


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