{"id":14105,"date":"2022-03-11T21:20:59","date_gmt":"2022-03-11T15:50:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.spicesmasala.com\/?p=14105"},"modified":"2022-03-11T21:20:59","modified_gmt":"2022-03-11T15:50:59","slug":"8-easy-ways-to-use-birds-eye-chilli","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.spicesmasala.com\/blog\/8-easy-ways-to-use-birds-eye-chilli\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Easy Ways To Use Birds Eye Chilli"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe width=\"100%\" height=300vh src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bQzKB40Hxso?autoplay=1&#038;mute=1\"><\/iframe>There are many different kinds of chillies out there. If you&#8217;re just starting to experiment with chillies, you might be intimidated by the variety available. Our advice? Start small and work your way up. We recommend the mighty Birds Eye Chilli as a good place to begin.<\/p>\n<p>The Birds Eye packs a punch and is a must-have in any kitchen. You probably know it best for its use in Thai cuisine &#8211; it&#8217;s one of the most important ingredients in many Thai dishes and is often used as a substitute for fresh chillies as it&#8217;s more readily available at your local supermarket or greengrocer.<\/p>\n<p>Here are 8 easy ways to use this little chilli:<\/p>\n<p>There are many different ways to use Birds Eye Chilli. It can be used in any recipe with a spicy twist. Below are some of the most popular uses:<\/p>\n<p>1. Chilli Sauce &#8211; A sauce can be made from the chilli by adding vinegar and salt then blending it into a paste. This can be added to stir fries or used as a dipping sauce for spring rolls.<\/p>\n<p>2. Spicy Pasta &#8211; Add a few drops of chilli oil to your pasta instead of normal oil for an extra kick!<\/p>\n<p>3. Use as a topping &#8211; Sprinkle over pizza or nachos instead of chilli flakes for a stronger flavour.<\/p>\n<p>4. Make your own spice blend &#8211; add chilli powder to your favourite herbs and spices to make a new blend that is perfect for seasoning meat and vegetables before cooking them up on the barbecue!<\/p>\n<p>5. Add it to soups, broths and stocks &#8211; this will give them an extra kick without overpowering the flavour of other ingredients such as garlic or onion!<\/p>\n<p>6. Use in stir-fries or curries instead of fresh chillies if you want more heat but less flavour from other ingredients like garlic or ginger (plus they last longer).<\/p>\n<p>7. Use instead of dried chillies in<\/p>\n<p>Birds Eye Chilli is a small thin, elongated, green to red coloured chili pepper that is also known as Thai chilli. It is a variety of Capsicum annuum and has a moderate degree of heat. This chilli is named bird\u2019s eye because the shape of its chillies resemble the eyes of birds. It has a sharp pungent taste and can be used in sauces, soups, salads and even in meats. There are many ways you can use this chilli to add more flavour and zest to your food. Here are some ideas on how to use Birdseye chilli:<\/p>\n<p>1) Raw<\/p>\n<p>You can eat this chilli raw with your favourite food; it makes for a tasty snack too. Chop it finely and add it to tuna salad or chicken salad, or even add it to your sandwich filling<\/p>\n<p>2) Pickled<\/p>\n<p>Pickled Bird\u2019s Eye Chillies in vinegar and salt make for a delicious condiment that goes well with any meal. You can make them at home or buy them from the store. Add it to your salad dressings or eat them straight out of the jar!<\/p>\n<p>3) Dried<\/p>\n<p>This chilli dries well and you can use it as dried flakes, powder<\/p>\n<p>Birds Eye Chilli plants include a wide variety of capsicum species, including the hottest chilli in the world. Birds Eye Chillis are typically small and thin, and very hot. The plants are part of a complex of pepper cultivars that were selected by farmers who used them to protect their original crops from birds.<\/p>\n<p>Birds Eye Chilli is mostly grown in Assam, Nagaland, Meghalaya, Manipur and Mizoram in India. It has a long history of use as a spice in these areas.<\/p>\n<p>Chilli is an important component of the diet and medicine for many cultures around the world. It has been known to help alleviate the symptoms of stomach ulcers and aid digestion by increasing gastric secretions. It also lowers cholesterol levels, reduces blood pressure and acts as an antioxidant which helps reduce inflammation throughout the body.<\/p>\n<p>There are so many ways to prepare Birds Eye Chillies! You can make pickles, sauces or chutneys with this versatile spice. We&#8217;ve compiled some of our favourite recipes below:<\/p>\n<p>Chilli has a knack for adding that extra kick to any dish. But if you\u2019re looking for something with a little more of a burn, try using Birds Eye Chilli!<\/p>\n<p>The birds eye chilli is a small, fiery hot chilli pepper that originates from Southeast Asia. It is also known as Thai chilli, bird\u2019s chilli and Thai bird chilli. It is commonly used in Thai, Lao, Khmer, Indonesian and Vietnamese cuisine. In the past few years it has become popular in Australian supermarkets and restaurants. The birds eye chilli is named after its resemblance to a bird\u2019s beak and they can range from green to red in colour depending on when they are picked. They are now grown in the Northern Territory but originally came from Asia.<\/p>\n<p>The birds eye chilli is usually harvested when it is green but can be left on the plant until it turns red. The birds eye chillis vary in heat level with some being milder than others but generally have a heat level of 30 000 \u2013 100 000 Scoville units. There is also a similar variety called the Lime Birds Eye Chilli which are often considered hotter than the standard birds eye chillies.<\/p>\n<p>Birds Eye Chilli is one of the most popular chili peppers in the world, used to add a spicy kick to any dish. It is also known as African Devil Chili, Thai Chili, Piri Piri Chili or Congo Pepper. It\u2019s a small, but potent chili commonly used in Southeast Asian cuisine<\/p>\n<p>It is usually eaten raw with vegetables and herbs (often with lime juice and fish sauce) or in soups and stews such as Kaeng phet pet yang (red curry duck). These chillies are also used to make hot sauces, particularly in Malaysia and Singapore.<\/p>\n<p>The chilli is a fruit that comes in an array of shapes and sizes. In Australia, the most common type you will find at your local supermarket are the long red chillis.<\/p>\n<p>The second most common type of chilli you will find is the birds eye chilli, which is much smaller than the long red chilli. While it is similar in shape, it is much hotter and more potent than its larger cousin.<iframe width=\"100%\"\" height=300vh src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dEg-1nEa5is?autoplay=1&#038;mute=1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are many different kinds of chillies out there. If you&#8217;re just starting to experiment with chillies, you might be intimidated by the variety available. Our advice? Start small and work your way up. We recommend the mighty Birds Eye Chilli as a good place to begin. 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