 PLEASE READ OUR TERMS OF SHIPPING BEFORE ORDERING THIS PRODUCT. Thailand's most famous chili pepper, prik kee noo (or bird chilies, capsicum frutescens), are small but powerful chilies. Add whole to soups; if you enjoy the heat smash to break open with the side of a cleaver or in a mortar before adding. Spicy is a matter of individual taste and also degree of hotness changes with chilies, depending upon the climate, soil, and variety. If you are not used to hot food, reduce the number of chilies, or choose larger milder varieties. There are three stages of ripeness for a chile pepper: green, red (mature), and dried deep red brown or black. To ripen green chilies, set in the sun for several days, and the chilies will ripen to red. After preparing be sure to wash your hands several times and use a nail brush. Don't touch your face if possible to avoid contact with volatile oils. Store refrigerated for up to 2 weeks or freeze whole to store longer. Recipes using fresh Thai chilis:Nam Prik Chili Paste, Red Curry, Beef Salad, and Tom Yum Shrimp. Availability: Ships in 2-3 business days |
