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Maui Onions
Two characteristics set the Maui onion apart from other yellow onions: the high sugar and high moisture content of its flesh.
Rainbow Swiss Chard
Rainbow chard, also known a 5-color silverbeet, is a tender chard variety with multi-colored stalks of yellow, white, orange pink and red.
Seasons/Availability
Red Thai chilies are available year round.
Current Facts
Until just recently, only very hot chiles were grown and used in Thailand. In fact, there is no Thai word for "sweet pepper". Several chiles, along with sweet peppers, have now been introduced to Thailand, but the general population does not use them.
Description/Taste
Thin and pointed, red Thai chilies vary from one-half to three inches long. Many tiny seeds inhabit its tough-textured thin flesh. Typical of Thai cooking, this hot chile releases a very strong lingering heat. Scoville units: 9 (50,000-100,000)
Nutritional Value
No other food plant contains as much vitamin A. An excellent source of vitamin C and the B vitamins, chiles offer substantial amounts of iron, thiamine, niacin, magnesium and riboflavin. Nutritionally beneficial, capsicums are cholesterol-free, saturated fat-free, low in calories and sodium, plus high in fiber.
Applications
Thai red chiles, or bird's eye chiles, are quite hot. Roast and fry them together with garlic, fish sauce and sugar, then toss with clams and finish with Thai basil. Pound together chile, ginger, garlic, coconut and curry leaves, then use paste to flavor sweet potatoes. Add chopped chile to fish sauce, sugar and lime juice, then toss with roasted chicken, carrots and cabbage, or shredded green papaya for a cold salad. Combine diced green chiles with stir-fried vegetables and rice noodles to add spice. Thai green chiles will keep, dry and refrigerated, for up to two weeks.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Presentation is very important in Thai cuisine and various colors of chiles are used to enhance their dishes. Fresh and dried hot chile peppers are often used whole and they leave the stem intact. In tribal villages and in the rural areas of Thailand, baskets of scarlet peppers can be seen drying on rooftops and porches. All pungent peppers by English-speaking Thais are called "chiles". The Santa Fe Grande chile, or Caribe, and some other sweet bell peppers have been introduced to Thailand, but hot chiles are still preferred.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Red Thai Chile Peppers. One
is easiest, three is harder.
Red Thai chilies are available year round.
Current Facts
Until just recently, only very hot chiles were grown and used in Thailand. In fact, there is no Thai word for "sweet pepper". Several chiles, along with sweet peppers, have now been introduced to Thailand, but the general population does not use them.
Description/Taste
Thin and pointed, red Thai chilies vary from one-half to three inches long. Many tiny seeds inhabit its tough-textured thin flesh. Typical of Thai cooking, this hot chile releases a very strong lingering heat. Scoville units: 9 (50,000-100,000)
Nutritional Value
No other food plant contains as much vitamin A. An excellent source of vitamin C and the B vitamins, chiles offer substantial amounts of iron, thiamine, niacin, magnesium and riboflavin. Nutritionally beneficial, capsicums are cholesterol-free, saturated fat-free, low in calories and sodium, plus high in fiber.
Applications
Thai red chiles, or bird's eye chiles, are quite hot. Roast and fry them together with garlic, fish sauce and sugar, then toss with clams and finish with Thai basil. Pound together chile, ginger, garlic, coconut and curry leaves, then use paste to flavor sweet potatoes. Add chopped chile to fish sauce, sugar and lime juice, then toss with roasted chicken, carrots and cabbage, or shredded green papaya for a cold salad. Combine diced green chiles with stir-fried vegetables and rice noodles to add spice. Thai green chiles will keep, dry and refrigerated, for up to two weeks.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Presentation is very important in Thai cuisine and various colors of chiles are used to enhance their dishes. Fresh and dried hot chile peppers are often used whole and they leave the stem intact. In tribal villages and in the rural areas of Thailand, baskets of scarlet peppers can be seen drying on rooftops and porches. All pungent peppers by English-speaking Thais are called "chiles". The Santa Fe Grande chile, or Caribe, and some other sweet bell peppers have been introduced to Thailand, but hot chiles are still preferred.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Roppongi | San Diego CA | 858-551-5252 |
| Roy's San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-239-7697 |
| Blind Lady | San Diego CA | 619-255-2491 |
| La Costa Blue Fire | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Urbn Pizza | San Diego CA | 619-255-7300 |
| Burlap | San Diego CA | 858 369 5700 |
| Burlap Bar | San Diego CA | 858-369-5700 |
| Harney Sushi Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-967-1820 |
| Analog | San Diego CA | 619-233-1183 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Red Thai Chile Peppers. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Finding Tasty |
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Thai Chicken Noodle Soup |
