THAI CHILES - Kosher/Gluten Free

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1# Bag

$10.50

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THAI CHILES - Kosher/Gluten Free

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Description:

The Thai Chile is a relatively small pepper, seldom growing larger than 3 inches long and about ¼ inch in diameter. Don’t let its size fool you though, at a glance this tiny chili turns a bright red when mature and packs a punch in terms of heat. The dried Thai Chile is prized by the Asian culture for adding more heat than flavor to their recipes and is a staple ingredient in almost every Thai curry. The heat of this chili intensifies as it dries and the shape of the peppers alters as well. Once dry, the chile usually curls up at the tip giving it the illusion of a bird’s beak, thus the nickname of “bird chili”. The Thai Chile can also be used to make aiolis, remoulades, stews and fiery broths.

Ingredient Statement:

Dried Thai Chiles.

Thai Chiles are a staple in Asian kitchens. Add some heat to your next stir-fry or rice pilaf or egg dish. Coconut soup with chicken, drunken stir-fried beef, chili chicken, beef curry, and grilled Halibut with spicy Thai noodles are just a few recipes using this popular pepper. Be adventurous; add them to your next stew or chili along with the other spices!

Recommended Preparation Instructions:

Rinse product first with warm water. Soak in hot water for 10 minutes to rehydrate or add directly to recipe that will cook at least 10 minutes. Once rehydrated, dice or puree and add to a recipe.

Product Description

The Thai chile is a relatively small pepper. However, it packs one heck of a punch in terms of heat. It also holds its heat well throughout the cooking process. When ripe, the chile turns a bright red and this is what is normally dried. Although they are available year round, fresh, the dried is prized by the Asian culture. Its heat does intensify with drying. Once dried, the chile usually curls slightly at the tip. This gives it its most common nickname of bird chile, after a birds beak. This is a key ingredient in almost every Thai curry. It can also be used to make aiolis, remoulades, stews and fiery broths.

Physical

Color: Dark red to reddish orange.

Flavor: Typical of dried chiles.

Size: Approximately 1½-2 inches long, tapered.

Chemical

Moisture: <20%

Sulfites: N/A

Heat Level: Approx. 50,000-100,000 Scoville Heat Units

Ingredient Statement:

Dried Thai Chiles.

Allergen Statement

None.

Packaging & Storage

Shelf Life: Min 12 months (under optimum storage conditions).

Packaging: Poly bag in box.

Storage Conditions: Store in a dry, cool place.

Microbiological

SPC: <500,000 cfu / g

COLIFORM: <2500 cfu / g

YEAST: <1000 cfu / g

MOLD: <1000 cfu / g

Due to the nature of raw, agricultural products, the microbiological data provided should be considered as guidelines.

About Nutritional Information

Chieftain Wild Rice Company gathers nutritional information from highly regarded sources. Nutritional analysis can vary due to growing conditions, frequency of testing, and other factors.