Thai Chile Flakes (Phrik Bon)

Botanical Name: Capsicum Annuum ‘Bird’s Eye’

Flavor: Fruity, Spicy, subtly Earthy, Pungent, with a strong, building heat that lingers

Heat Level: Spicy Hot - 50,000 to 100,000 SHU (Scoville Heat Units)

Origin: Thailand

Use With: Beef, Chicken, Pork, Game Meats, Fish, Seafood, Tofu, Rice, Noodles, Eggs, and Vegetables

Description: Thai Chile Flakes are an integral part of Thai cuisine where they are a key component of many dishes adding depth of flavor and providing a fiery kick. Made from the small and very spicy Bird’s Eye Chile which has been dried and coarsely ground, Thai Chile Flakes (AKA Phrik Bon and Bird’s Eye Chile Flake/Powder) are known for their vibrant red color and intense heat. In Thai cuisine, Thai Chile Flakes are used both as a seasoning and as a condiment placed on the table allowing diners to customize the spiciness of their meals to their own preferences,

Suggested Uses:

While Thai Chile Flakes are an essential ingredient in authentic Thai cooking, they can be used as a substitute anywhere that you would use ‘Cayenne’, ‘red chile powder’, ‘red pepper’, ‘crushed red pepper’, ‘pepper flakes’, or any variety of dried chile powder for

• Use in innumerable traditional Thai recipes including: Nam Prik, Som Tam, Larb, Tom Kha, Tom Yum, Pla Rad Phrik and much, much, more
• Sprinkle into a stir fry or use to spice up salsas, hot sauces, marinades, soups, braises, stews, curries, dressings, sauces, and dips to your desired level of spiciness
• Add to dry rubs for meats, fish, and vegetables for the grill
• Use in your favorite chili con carne or barbeque sauce recipe to add a punch of heat
• Sprinkle over scrambled eggs, roasted or smashed potatoes, popcorn, pizza, deviled eggs, or on any menu item you would want to add a kick of heat