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Orange Honeydew Melon
Oval-to-round and a delicious cross between a cantaloupe and a honeydew, the very fleshy juicy orangish-yellow pulp of the orange honeydew melon is encased in a hard very yellow matching rind.
Iceberg Lettuce
It is the only lettuce type that does not occur in red form as well as green. Iceberg is the given name to dozens of cultivars of lettuce, all of which are adapted to specific planting regions and time periods.
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 and registers between 50,000 and 100,000 Scoville units.
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.
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.
| Carnitas Snack Shack | San Diego CA | 619-294-7675 |
| The Spot | San Diego CA | 858-459-0800 |
| Sabuku Sushi | San Diego CA | 619-281-9700 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| La Costa Blue Fire | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Burlap Bar | San Diego CA | 858-369-5700 |
| Market Creek Events | San Diego CA | 619-527-6161 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| ComEns | Baja California CA | 646-174-2910 |
| Urbn Pizza | San Diego CA | 619-255-7300 |
| Ballast Point Brewing Co. | San Diego CA | 858-695-2739 |
| Pacific Beach Ale House | San Diego CA | 858-581-2337 |
| Stingaree | San Diego CA | 619-544-0867 |
| Gaijin Noodle & Sake House | San Diego CA | 858-246-7782 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| Blind Lady | San Diego CA | 619-255-2491 |
| Monello | San Diego CA | 619-501-0030 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Banquets | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| LaCasse Maritime | Bothell WA | 206 545 2201 |
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 |
