Bird's eye chili pepper powder is commonly used in Asian Thai and Vietnamese dishes such as salads, soups, and stir fry. They are also commonly eaten raw and have a sweet tropical flavor. They are rated between 50,000 and 100,000 Scoville Heat Units which is below our habanero on the Scoville Scale but many times hotter than our jalapeño. It's one of our most popular hot pepper powders.
We sell our bird's eye peppers at a great price and it ships in a high-quality sealed spice jar with a sifter flip cap. If for any reason you don't like our bird's eye pepper powder simply return it to us for a full refund. Also available as flakes and whole dried peppers as part of our Bird's Eye Chili products.
Lightning-fast shipping time, we will ship your order in under 2 business days. Most orders ship the same day or the very next business day.
Gluten-Free, 100% pure, no additives.
Suggested Uses:
We especially like bird's eye peppers added to fresh salsa, homemade chili, stir fry, and using it to make a fiery chili oil that can be added to any dish.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bird's Eye Pepper
How hot are Bird's Eye peppers?
Bird's eye peppers range from 50,000 to 100,000 on the Scoville Heat Unit scale. They are significantly hotter than jalapeños but less intense than habaneros. These peppers bring both heat and a subtle fruity flavor to dishes.
What recipes are bird's eye peppers typically used in?
Bird's eye peppers are a staple in Southeast Asian cuisines: In Thai cuisine, they're vital for Tom Yum Soup and Som Tum (Green Papaya Salad). Vietnamese dishes like Pho might offer them as a side for heat. Indonesian Sambal, a fiery chili paste, often features these peppers. They also enhance the flavor in Thai Pad Kra Pao (Basil Stir-Fry) and Indonesian Nasi Goreng (Fried Rice).
What do Bird's Eye peppers look like?
Bird's eye peppers are small, typically measuring around 1 to 2 inches in length. They have a slender, conical shape with a pointed tip. The peppers usually grow upright in clusters, which gives them their name, as they resemble the shape of a bird's eye. They start off green and then ripen to bright red, yellow, or orange. Their skin is smooth and shiny, with thin walls.
How did Bird's Eye peppers get it's name?
Bird's Eye peppers are named for their small, pointed shape resembling an eye. They grow in clusters pointing upwards, furthering the eye-like appearance. The name also reflects how birds, unaffected by capsaicin, eat and spread the seeds. Thus, the peppers' form and ecological interaction with birds contribute to their name.
