Fresh chilli is both a spice and a vegetable — depending on the variety and quantity. Choina supplies both small Thai bird's eye chillies (extremely hot) and larger mild varieties for colour and aroma.
Fresh chilli (辣椒, Capsicum annuum) covers a wide spectrum from mild to extremely hot varieties. Thai bird's eye chilli: 50,000–100,000 SHU. Large red or green chilli: 2,000–10,000 SHU.
The heat is not in the seeds but in the white seed membranes (placenta) inside the chilli.
year-roundThailand/Netherlandsvariable heat levelraw and cookedsambalgarnishChoina supplies fresh chillies from Thailand (bird's eye) and the Netherlands (greenhouse cultivation). Available year-round.
Quality can be identified by a tight, shiny skin without wrinkles or soft spots.
Bird's eye chillies vary significantly in heat level per batch — always test before using in large quantities.
In addition to heat, fresh chillies also provide fruity-vegetable flavour tones. Red chillies are sweeter and fruitier than green ones.
Pairs with fish sauce, lime juice, garlic and sugar in Thai Nam Jim dressing.
Store refrigerated in an airtight bag for up to 2 weeks.
Fresh chillies freeze excellently — whole, without blanching. Can be used directly from the freezer.
Warn kitchen staff: wear gloves when processing large quantities of bird's eye chillies.
Remove the white seed membranes to reduce heat while retaining chilli flavour. Cut the chilli open and scrape out the white membranes — reduces heat by 60–70%.
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