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Thai bird's eye chilies

พริกขี้หนู / phrik khi nu

Flavor and role: Tiny chilies 2-3 cm long, very hot with a sharp aroma.
Typical dishes and uses: Pad kaprao, som tam, nam pla prik (chili fish sauce), sambal.
Substitutes: 1 Korean cheongyang chili (or serrano) = about 2 Thai chilies. Adjust the amount to the heat you want.
Storage: Refrigerate 1-2 weeks, freeze 6 months. Dried, they keep 1 year.
Main countries: Thailand · Vietnam · Indonesia
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