Bird's eye chilli

Bird's Eye Chilli is a type of chilli pepper that is known for its small size and high heat level. It is also known as Thai chilli or Piri Piri, and is commonly used in Southeast Asian and African cuisines.

Description

The Bird's Eye Chilli is small, but is quite powerful. It measures around 100,000–225,000 Scoville units, which is at the lower half of the range for the hotter habanero, but still much hotter than a common jalapeño.

Cultivation

Bird's Eye Chilli plants are perennial and can continue producing chillies for several years. They are grown primarily in Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. The plant grows well in tropical climates and requires a good amount of sunlight.

Culinary Uses

Bird's Eye Chillies are used extensively in Thai cuisine, Vietnamese cuisine, Malaysian cuisine, and Indonesian cuisine. They are also a key ingredient in Piri Piri sauce, a popular condiment in Portuguese cuisine and African cuisine.

Health Benefits

Bird's Eye Chillies are rich in Vitamin C and Vitamin A, and they also contain significant amounts of capsaicin, a chemical compound that is believed to have several health benefits, including pain relief and weight loss.

See Also

• Chilli pepper
• Scoville scale
• Capsaicin
• Thai cuisine
• Piri Piri sauce