Product Type: Ground, very hot
Quantity: 20 oz Chef Jar
Origin: Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Flavor: Pungent, spicy, with lingering heat
Aroma: Pungent, spicy, characteristic
Culinary Applications: Birdseye Chili can be used to spice up just about any dish, but some favorites are in Thai and Vietnamese cuisines, for soups, salads, stir-frys and sauces.
History: Chili origins are Mexico, Central America, and South America. The plants were carried by traders, explorers and missionaries. Cultivars were brought to Asia in the early 1600’s.
Farming and Harvesting: Birdseye chili reach their true spice potential when deep red. They can be easily picked but are usually cut to avoid uprooting the whole plant.
Ingredients: Organic Bird's Eye Chili, Capsicum anuum, Fruit; dried and cut, Scoville Heat Unit: >70,000