What is bird's eye chili?
Bird's eye chili
A tiny, very hot Thai and Southeast Asian chili, red or green, used fresh or dried. Also called Thai chili.
What it tastes like
Sharp, intense heat that hits fast, with a fresh, slightly fruity flavor.
Where you’ll see it
Thai salads, curries and stir-fries, fish sauce with chilies (prik nam pla), Vietnamese dipping sauces and spicy cocktails.