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