Thai Chili Powder, Red

A chili pepper that’s grown as both an ornamental plant and for its fruit. These peppers are let to sit on the plant until they turn fire engine red and burn brighter than the sun and then ground into a fine powder.

While the heat is certainly intense, they possess certain red bell pepper and citrus flavors that make them more than simple fire starters. Use at the beginning of cooking to add not only spice, but also brightness to a dish.